At a Glance
The Citroen Berlingo has 47 identified common problems across 3 generations, with the Mk2 (2008-2018) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 3.0M MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Citroen Berlingo common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Citroen Berlingo generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Citroen Berlingo MOT Failures
Every reason Citroen Berlingo vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 9.38% |
| 2 | Number plate lamp not working | 9.02% |
| 3 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 7.61% |
| 4 | Stop lamp not working | 7.19% |
| 5 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 6.96% |
| 6 | Tyre condition | 5.21% |
| 7 | Windscreen washer not working | 4.98% |
| 8 | Exhaust system fault | 3.96% |
| 9 | Front lamp not working | 3.93% |
| 10 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.88% |
| 11 | Driveshaft fault | 2.80% |
| 12 | Brake pads or linings worn | 2.76% |
| 13 | Track rod end worn | 2.57% |
| 14 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 2.45% |
| 15 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.81% |
| 16 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 1.72% |
| 17 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.68% |
| 18 | Position lamp not working | 1.44% |
| 19 | Indicator fault | 1.33% |
| 20 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.32% |
| 21 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.20% |
| 22 | Rear lamp not working | 1.10% |
| 23 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.99% |
| 24 | Airbag warning light on | 0.91% |
| 25 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.77% |
| 26 | Horn not working | 0.76% |
| 27 | Steering rack fault | 0.76% |
| 28 | Headlamp fault | 0.72% |
| 29 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.72% |
| 30 | Fog lamp not working | 0.50% |
| 31 | Seat belt condition | 0.48% |
| 32 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.43% |
| 33 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.42% |
| 34 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.41% |
| 35 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.38% |
| 36 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.38% |
| 37 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.37% |
| 38 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.36% |
| 39 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.35% |
| 40 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.34% |
| 41 | Front suspension fault | 0.33% |
| 42 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.30% |
| 43 | ABS fault | 0.21% |
| 44 | Rear suspension fault | 0.21% |
| 45 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.19% |
| 46 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.18% |
| 47 | Parking brake condition | 0.18% |
| 48 | Brake fluid leak | 0.18% |
| 49 | Chassis condition | 0.18% |
| 50 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.17% |
| 51 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.17% |
| 52 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.16% |
| 53 | Brake pedal fault | 0.16% |
| 54 | Engine oil leak | 0.14% |
| 55 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.14% |
| 56 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.12% |
| 57 | Steering operation fault | 0.12% |
| 58 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.10% |
| 59 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.09% |
| 60 | Spare wheel fault | 0.09% |
| 61 | Electrical switch fault | 0.08% |
| 62 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.08% |
| 63 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.07% |
| 64 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.06% |
| 65 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.06% |
| 66 | Steering free play excessive | 0.06% |
| 67 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.06% |
| 68 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.06% |
| 69 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.05% |
| 70 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.05% |
| 71 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.05% |
| 72 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.05% |
| 73 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.05% |
| 74 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.05% |
| 75 | Brake lever fault | 0.05% |
| 76 | Steering column fault | 0.05% |
| 77 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.05% |
| 78 | Brake caliper fault | 0.05% |
| 79 | Driver airbag fault | 0.04% |
| 80 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.04% |
| 81 | Passenger seat fault | 0.04% |
| 82 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.04% |
| 83 | Steering arm worn | 0.04% |
| 84 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.04% |
| 85 | Power steering ram fault | 0.04% |
| 86 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 87 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.03% |
| 88 | Steering coupling worn | 0.03% |
| 89 | Driver door fault | 0.03% |
| 90 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.03% |
| 91 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 92 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 93 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.03% |
| 94 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | 0.03% |
| 95 | Drag link end worn | 0.03% |
| 96 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.03% |
| 97 | Propshaft fault | 0.03% |
| 98 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.02% |
| 99 | Power steering pump fault | 0.02% |
| 100 | Universal joint worn | 0.02% |
| 101 | Front passenger door fault | 0.02% |
| 102 | Driver seat fault | 0.02% |
| 103 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.02% |
| 104 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.02% |
| 105 | Body security fault | 0.02% |
| 106 | Axle corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 107 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 108 | Towbar fault | 0.02% |
| 109 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 110 | CV joint worn | 0.02% |
| 111 | Front fog lamp not working | 0.02% |
| 112 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 113 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.02% |
| 114 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.01% |
| 115 | Steering lock fault | 0.01% |
| 116 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.01% |
| 117 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.01% |
| 118 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.01% |
| 119 | Stub axle worn | 0.01% |
| 120 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 122 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 123 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 126 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 130 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 133 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 135 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 137 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 139 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 140 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 141 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 143 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 147 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 150 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 151 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 152 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 154 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 155 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 163 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 164 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 165 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 166 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 167 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 169 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 172 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 173 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 174 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 177 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 178 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 179 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 180 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 181 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 182 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 183 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 184 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 185 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 186 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 187 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 188 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 189 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 190 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 191 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 192 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 193 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 194 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 195 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | <0.01% |
| 196 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 197 | Steering head bearings worn | <0.01% |
Showing all 197 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Citroen Berlingo MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Citroen Berlingo, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Citroen Berlingo problems?
Based on analysis of 3.0M Citroen Berlingo MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 47 identified common problems across 3 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Stop lamp not working". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Citroen Berlingo generation has the most problems?
The Citroen Berlingo Mk2 (2008-2018) (2008–2018) has the highest number of identified common problems (38). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Citroen Berlingo?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Citroen Berlingo owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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