2019 Citroen Berlingo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 68,467 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Citroen Berlingo, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 83.9% was in line with the average for vans of a similar age (84.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 21.8% in the 150k+ group versus 11.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.1% | 8,258 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.6% | 5,234 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.2% | 3,549 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.2% | 3,536 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.0% | 1,385 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 1,097 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 4,083 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 3,429 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 2,952 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 2,892 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 2,824 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 2,406 |
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 | 23.6% | 16,156 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.7% | 12,103 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 6,042 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.5% | 4,477 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.9% | 3,355 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.9% | 3,347 |
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 | 17,198 | 11.0% |
| 30-60k | 25,645 | 16.3% |
| 60-90k | 15,802 | 19.0% |
| 90-120k | 6,720 | 19.3% |
| 120-150k | 2,178 | 20.6% |
| 150k+ | 909 | 21.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 63,851 | 16.5% |
| Petrol | 4,319 | 10.9% |
| Electric | 297 | 9.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 602 | 10.5% |
| 2022 | 17,474 | 15.3% |
| 2023 | 17,432 | 16.5% |
| 2024 | 16,779 | 16.3% |
| 2025 | 16,180 | 16.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Berlingo
Before buying a 2019 Citroen Berlingo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.1% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (5.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2019 Citroen Berlingos pass their MOT?
83.9% of the 68,467 2019 Citroen Berlingo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Citroen Berlingo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.1% of tests, followed by visibility (7.6%).
Does the 2019 Berlingo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.0% in the 0-30k band to 21.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 68,467 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.