Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 2,503 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 37.1%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 MOT Reliability Overview
The Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 2,503 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 3 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 62.9% and a failure rate of 37.1%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 earns a "Average" reliability rating. The average Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 presents for MOT with approximately 72,160 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2006 models achieve the highest pass rate at 67.6%, while 2008 models have the lowest at 61.9%. This 5.7 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, affecting 38.7% of all tests. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. The second most common issue is Tyres at 19.0%. Driver's View of the Road rounds out the top three at 14.1%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
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📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 2 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 20 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 9 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 ages relatively gracefully. The failure rate increase of 7% after warranty is below average, suggesting good long-term reliability. Peak failure occurs at age 6 (41.5% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 46.1% | 1,153 |
| 2 | Tyres | 22.5% | 564 |
| 3 | Driver's View Of The Road | 17.3% | 434 |
| 4 | Brakes | 15.3% | 382 |
| 5 | Suspension | 7.8% | 194 |
| 6 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 5.6% | 139 |
| 7 | Steering | 5.5% | 138 |
| 8 | Body, Structure And General Items | 1.4% | 34 |
| 9 | Registration Plates And Vin | 1.1% | 28 |
| 10 | Road Wheels | 1.0% | 25 |
| 11 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.9% | 23 |
| 12 | Non-component Advisories | 0.2% | 6 |
| 13 | Items Not Tested | 0.1% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 72,160 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 6.38 | 46.1% | 1,153 |
| Tyres | 3.12 | 22.5% | 564 |
| Visibility | 2.40 | 17.3% | 434 |
| Brakes | 2.11 | 15.3% | 382 |
| Suspension | 1.07 | 7.8% | 194 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.77 | 5.6% | 139 |
| Steering | 0.76 | 5.5% | 138 |
| Body & Structure | 0.19 | 1.4% | 34 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.16 | 1.1% | 28 |
| Wheels | 0.14 | 1.0% | 25 |
| Seat Belts | 0.13 | 0.9% | 23 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.03 | 0.2% | 6 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.01 | 0.1% | 2 |
| Towbars | 0.01 | 0.0% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 has 72,160 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 5.14% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 MOT Data
The Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 2,503 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 3 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 62.9% and a failure rate of 37.1%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 owners, these results suggest average reliability — some preparation before MOT can improve pass chances. Focus your pre-MOT checks on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment and tyres for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 is likely to perform.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 38.7% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 38.7% of MOT failures on the Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Tyres — 19.0% of failures
Tyres issues account for 19.0% of MOT failures on the Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Driver's View of the Road — 14.1% of failures
Driver's View of the Road issues account for 14.1% of MOT failures on the Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75?
Based on 2,503 MOT tests in our database, the Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 has an overall pass rate of 62.9% (37.1% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75?
The top 3 reasons a Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 fails its MOT are: 1. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (38.7%), 2. Tyres (19.0%), 3. Driver's View of the Road (14.1%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 reliable?
With a 37.1% MOT failure rate, the Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75 is about average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Citroen Berlingo 600 Hdi Enter 75?
Based on failure data, focus on: Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (38.7%); Tyres (19.0%); Driver's View of the Road (14.1%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.