2021 Citroen Berlingo 650 En-Prise Pro Bhdi — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,033 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Citroen Berlingo 650 En-Prise Pro Bhdi, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 83.9% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 21.0% in the 120-150k group versus 9.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.8% | 517 |
| 2 | Visibility | 8.5% | 344 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.7% | 228 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.4% | 218 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 43 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 35 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 266 |
| 2 | Wipers | 260 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 223 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 200 |
| 5 | Washers | 145 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 144 |
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 | 24.0% | 968 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.8% | 716 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.6% | 306 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.8% | 235 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.2% | 168 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.6% | 105 |
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 | 847 | 9.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,874 | 17.8% |
| 60-90k | 983 | 17.4% |
| 90-120k | 255 | 18.8% |
| 120-150k | 62 | 21.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,036 | 16.0% |
| 2025 | 1,983 | 16.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Berlingo 650 En-Prise Pro Bhdi
Before buying a 2021 Citroen Berlingo 650 En-Prise Pro Bhdi, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.8% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (8.5% 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.
- Tyres (5.7% 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.
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 650 En-Prise Pro Bhdis pass their MOT?
83.9% of the 4,033 2021 Citroen Berlingo 650 En-Prise Pro Bhdi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Citroen Berlingo 650 En-Prise Pro Bhdi?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.8% of tests, followed by visibility (8.5%).
Does the 2021 Berlingo 650 En-Prise Pro Bhdi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.9% in the 0-30k band to 21.0% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,033 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.