Citroen Berlingo 625 X HDI 75 (2008)

141 real MOT outcomes analysed • 59.8% first-time pass rate

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.

Below average reliability 20.2% below UK average
59.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
145,330
typical mileage
122,308–166,700 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.09
avg MOT failures per car
over 5.1 tests on record

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.

122,308
low mileage
145,330
typical
166,700
high mileage

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.

42 55 2017 2025

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

5.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.09
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Citroen Berlingo 625 X HDI 75:

2009