Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI 75?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2011 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI 75?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2011 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI 75?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2011 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI 75 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 405 vehicles, the 2011 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI 75 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI 75?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI 75 (2011)

405 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.1% first-time pass rate

2011 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI 75

CarHunch analysed 405 real MOT records for the 2011 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI 75. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 405 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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The 2011 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI 75 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (86.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

86.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.8

Over 5.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

130k

Middle half: 104k–159k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 86.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 405 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 405 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	399	86.1%	0.8

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,300 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI 75 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 59.2%

769

Silver 10.8%

140

Black 10.8%

140

Red 8.6%

112

Green 6.8%

Grey 2.3%

Blue 1.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI 75 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

129,877

typical

103,629

low mileage

159,152

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI 75 vehicles fall between 103,629 and 159,152 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 103,629 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 103,629–159,152 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI 75s sit.

⚠ Over 214,855 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI 75 — Still on the Road

Most 2011 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI 75s are still being driven.

Strong survival — 216 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.8

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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