2022 Citroen E-Berlingo Flair Xtr — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 273 MOT tests, the 2022 Citroen E-Berlingo Flair Xtr recorded an 85.0% pass rate. That is 6.9 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.2%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 8.4% of tests against 5.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, service brake performance and brake discs — tread depth alone was recorded 11 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.4% | 23 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.1% | 14 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.7% | 10 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.7% | 10 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 3 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 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 | 11 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 10 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 10 |
| 4 | Wipers | 8 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 6 |
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 | 23.1% | 63 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.6% | 40 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.2% | 17 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 8 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 5 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 3 |
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 | 232 | 13.8% |
| 30-60k | 40 | 22.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 E-Berlingo Flair Xtr
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 8.4% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (8.4% 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 (5.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.7% 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
How many 2022 Citroen E-Berlingo Flair Xtrs pass their MOT?
85.0% of the 273 2022 Citroen E-Berlingo Flair Xtr MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Citroen E-Berlingo Flair Xtr?
Tyres, recorded in 8.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.1%).
Does the 2022 E-Berlingo Flair Xtr get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.8% in the 0-30k band to 22.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 273 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.