Citroen E-Berlingo Flair Xtr MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 4 model years and 461 tests, the Citroen E-Berlingo Flair Xtr passes its MOT 87.2% of the time. That is 4.7 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.1%. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (7.2%) and lighting & signalling (4.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and headlamp — tread depth alone was recorded 17 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every E-Berlingo Flair Xtr model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 133 | 88.0% | 12.0% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 273 | 85.0% | 15.0% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 49 | 95.9% | 4.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.2% | 33 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.8% | 22 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.1% | 19 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 3 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 2 |
| 7 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 17 |
| 2 | Wipers | 16 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 12 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 10 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 10 |
| 7 | Washers | 8 |
| 8 | Stop lamp | 5 |
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 | 25.4% | 117 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.0% | 60 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.0% | 23 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.9% | 18 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 10 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 5 |
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 | 379 | 11.6% |
| 30-60k | 77 | 18.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 390 | 13.9% |
What to check before buying a Citroen E-Berlingo Flair Xtr
- Tyres (7.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.1% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen E-Berlingo Flair Xtr?
87.2% of the 461 Citroen E-Berlingo Flair Xtr MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 12.8% fail rate, across model years 2021–2024.
What does the Citroen E-Berlingo Flair Xtr most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 7.2% of tests, then lighting & signalling (4.8%).
Methodology & source. Based on 461 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.