Citroen Berlingo 625 X HDI 75 (2008)
2008 Citroen Berlingo 625 X HDI 75
CarHunch analysed 141 real MOT records for the 2008 Citroen Berlingo 625 X HDI 75. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2008 Berlingo diesel struggles on the MOT bench: just 59.8% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning four in ten come back for repairs. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent (0%), so while these vans need work, they're not harbouring safety timebombs.
At 145,000 miles median, these are well-used commercial workhorses, and the average 1.09 failures per test reflects wear rather than design flaw. If you're buying one, budget for regular repairs and always get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the transmission, cooling system, and suspension—the typical problem areas for this generation.
What to check before buying a 2008 Citroen Berlingo 625 X HDI 75
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 139 | 59.5% | 1.08 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 76.4% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Citroen Berlingo 625 X HDI 75 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Citroen Berlingo 625 X HDI 75 vehicles fall between 122,308 and 166,700 miles.
2008 Citroen Berlingo 625 X HDI 75 — Still on the Road
55 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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