2007 Citroen Berlingo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 43,038 MOT tests, the 2007 Citroen Berlingo recorded a 71.2% pass rate. Vans of a similar age fail at 29.1%, so the 2007 Berlingo sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 19.5% of all tests — 6.0 points clear of suspension, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and joints — position lamp alone was recorded 3,130 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 19.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 31.6% once past 150k.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.4pp more often than petrol ones (29.4% vs 26.0%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 30.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.5% | 8,394 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.5% | 5,824 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.0% | 3,891 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.6% | 3,722 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.5% | 2,813 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.3% | 2,726 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 3,130 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 3,126 |
| 3 | Joints | 2,127 |
| 4 | Wipers | 2,126 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,913 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 1,710 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 30.0% | 12,932 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.8% | 11,527 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 23.8% | 10,222 |
| 4 | Suspension | 23.6% | 10,158 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 16.3% | 7,011 |
| 6 | Other defects | 14.1% | 6,050 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 368 | 19.3% |
| 30-60k | 3,247 | 21.8% |
| 60-90k | 8,774 | 26.1% |
| 90-120k | 12,683 | 29.5% |
| 120-150k | 10,224 | 30.6% |
| 150k+ | 7,666 | 31.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 35,713 | 29.4% |
| Petrol | 7,313 | 26.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,447 | 28.6% |
| 2022 | 10,122 | 28.7% |
| 2023 | 8,681 | 29.1% |
| 2024 | 7,024 | 28.5% |
| 2025 | 5,764 | 29.1% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Berlingo
On a 2007 Berlingo, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (19.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (9.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Citroen Berlingos pass their MOT?
71.2% of the 43,038 2007 Citroen Berlingo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Citroen Berlingo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.5% of tests, followed by suspension (13.5%).
Does the 2007 Berlingo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.3% in the 0-30k band to 31.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 43,038 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.