2018 Citroen Berlingo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 80,693 MOT tests analysed for the 2018 Citroen Berlingo, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 81.3% was below the average for vans of a similar age (83.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 22.3% in the 150k+ group versus 12.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.1% | 16,200 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.9% | 4,755 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.0% | 4,040 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.9% | 3,970 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.3% | 2,688 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.7% | 2,170 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 7,699 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 5,257 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 4,555 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 4,212 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 3,984 |
| 6 | Washers | 3,171 |
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 | 23.9% | 19,323 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.8% | 13,542 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 11.3% | 9,090 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.6% | 5,300 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.5% | 5,229 |
| 6 | Other defects | 6.2% | 5,014 |
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 | 14,097 | 12.2% |
| 30-60k | 27,898 | 18.0% |
| 60-90k | 21,424 | 20.5% |
| 90-120k | 11,099 | 22.8% |
| 120-150k | 3,999 | 24.1% |
| 150k+ | 2,169 | 22.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 77,532 | 19.0% |
| Petrol | 2,759 | 11.3% |
| Electric | 402 | 18.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,534 | 16.2% |
| 2022 | 16,194 | 16.6% |
| 2023 | 16,332 | 18.9% |
| 2024 | 15,921 | 20.3% |
| 2025 | 15,712 | 21.8% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Berlingo
Before buying a 2018 Citroen Berlingo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 20.1% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (20.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.9% 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 (5.0% 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 2018 Citroen Berlingos pass their MOT?
81.3% of the 80,693 2018 Citroen Berlingo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Citroen Berlingo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.1% of tests, followed by visibility (5.9%).
Does the 2018 Berlingo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.2% in the 0-30k band to 22.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 80,693 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.