2021 Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Ss — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 776 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Ss, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 83.6% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.9% | 92 |
| 2 | Visibility | 10.1% | 78 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.5% | 43 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.9% | 38 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 7 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 74 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 44 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 39 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 34 |
| 5 | Washers | 25 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 22 |
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 | 26.9% | 209 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.8% | 169 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.7% | 60 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.3% | 33 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 32 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.1% | 16 |
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 | 299 | 13.0% |
| 30-60k | 388 | 18.8% |
| 60-90k | 69 | 15.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 378 | 16.4% |
| 2025 | 395 | 16.5% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Ss
Before buying a 2021 Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Ss, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 11.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (11.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (10.1% 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.
- Brakes (5.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2021 Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Sss pass their MOT?
83.6% of the 776 2021 Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Ss MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Ss?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.9% of tests, followed by visibility (10.1%).
Does the 2021 Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Ss get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.0% in the 0-30k band to 15.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 776 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.