Citroen Berlingo: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 8.4% of Citroen Berlingo MOT tests — 99,865 tests out of 1,184,640. It shows up most on 1997 and 1998 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 513 | 15.4% |
| 1998 | 1,195 | 15.6% |
| 1999 | 1,684 | 14.7% |
| 2000 | 3,733 | 13.9% |
| 2001 | 8,165 | 13.6% |
| 2002 | 14,116 | 14.6% |
| 2003 | 24,365 | 15.0% |
| 2004 | 29,883 | 14.7% |
| 2005 | 31,795 | 14.8% |
| 2006 | 41,715 | 14.4% |
| 2007 | 43,038 | 13.5% |
| 2008 | 43,204 | 13.0% |
| 2009 | 59,225 | 12.2% |
| 2010 | 53,242 | 12.3% |
| 2011 | 57,355 | 12.6% |
| 2012 | 67,991 | 11.8% |
| 2013 | 84,256 | 9.7% |
| 2014 | 96,208 | 9.3% |
| 2015 | 99,348 | 7.4% |
| 2016 | 92,119 | 5.4% |
| 2017 | 86,191 | 3.7% |
| 2018 | 86,405 | 2.6% |
Methodology & source. 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.