2022 Citroen Berlingo — MOT failures & pass rate
9,066 MOT tests on the 2022 Citroen Berlingo are in this dataset, and 83.9% of them passed. That is 2.7 percentage points worse than vans of a similar age, which fail at 13.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.7% of tests against 6.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and registration plate lamp(s) — headlamp aim alone was recorded 598 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 21.7% once past 120-150k — 2.0× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 9.2% fail against 16.7% for diesel, a 7.6-point gap across 9,064 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.7% | 1,238 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.4% | 581 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.2% | 468 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.4% | 402 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 113 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 87 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 598 |
| 2 | Wipers | 411 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 375 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 346 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 344 |
| 6 | Horn | 318 |
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 | 22.1% | 2,003 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.1% | 1,734 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 6.8% | 618 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.5% | 585 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.5% | 411 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.4% | 309 |
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 | 2,669 | 10.7% |
| 30-60k | 4,267 | 17.9% |
| 60-90k | 1,750 | 18.4% |
| 90-120k | 321 | 23.1% |
| 120-150k | 46 | 21.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 8,267 | 16.7% |
| Petrol | 797 | 9.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 450 | 12.4% |
| 2025 | 8,608 | 16.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Berlingo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.4% 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 2022 Citroen Berlingos pass their MOT?
83.9% of the 9,066 2022 Citroen Berlingo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Citroen Berlingo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.7% of tests, followed by visibility (6.4%).
Does the 2022 Berlingo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.7% in the 0-30k band to 21.7% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,066 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.