Citroen Berlingo (2000)

10,840 real MOT outcomes analysed • 66.8% first-time pass rate

2000 Citroen Berlingo

CarHunch analysed 10,840 real MOT records for the 2000 Citroen Berlingo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 13.2% below UK average
66.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
110,952
typical mileage
88,286–138,169 middle half
32.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
4.5
avg MOT failures per car
over 12.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2000 Citroen Berlingo

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.
  • ⚠️ 32.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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 (89%) 9,595 66.7% 4.45
Petrol (11%) 1,193 67.1% 4.97
Electric (0%) 33 87% 0.97
LPG (0%) 19 62.7% 4.79

Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 Citroen Berlingo 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.

88,286
low mileage
110,952
typical
138,169
high mileage

Half of all 2000 Citroen Berlingo vehicles fall between 88,286 and 138,169 miles.

2000 Citroen Berlingo — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 342 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).

4,896 342 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

12.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
4.5
Avg failures per vehicle
15.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Citroen Berlingo

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 83.2%
    Oil leak
  • 54.1%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 50.9%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 45.2%
    Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
  • 44.3%
    Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
  • 37.3%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 36.3%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 34.8%
    Nearside Stop lamp not working

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.

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