2019 Citroen Berlingo 950 En-Prise — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 638 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Citroen Berlingo 950 En-Prise, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 84.6% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 19.0% in the 90-120k group versus 11.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.1% | 77 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.5% | 48 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.3% | 40 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.7% | 30 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 7 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 7 |
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 | 44 |
| 2 | Wipers | 39 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 30 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 28 |
| 5 | Washers | 24 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 19 |
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 | 25.2% | 161 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.1% | 160 |
| 3 | Visibility | 8.3% | 53 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.9% | 44 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.0% | 38 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.4% | 28 |
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 | 134 | 11.2% |
| 30-60k | 255 | 13.3% |
| 60-90k | 148 | 18.2% |
| 90-120k | 79 | 19.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 163 | 17.2% |
| 2023 | 156 | 12.2% |
| 2024 | 158 | 14.6% |
| 2025 | 161 | 17.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Berlingo 950 En-Prise
Before buying a 2019 Citroen Berlingo 950 En-Prise, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.1% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.5% 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.
- Brakes (6.3% 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 2019 Citroen Berlingo 950 En-Prises pass their MOT?
84.6% of the 638 2019 Citroen Berlingo 950 En-Prise MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Citroen Berlingo 950 En-Prise?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.1% of tests, followed by visibility (7.5%).
Does the 2019 Berlingo 950 En-Prise get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.2% in the 0-30k band to 19.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 638 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.