Citroen Berlingo (2001)
2001 Citroen Berlingo
CarHunch analysed 15,588 real MOT records for the 2001 Citroen Berlingo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Citroën Berlingo is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 68.4% compared to 80%, and a serious red flag: 32.1% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly poorly (69.5% and 68.2% respectively), so fuel choice won't improve your odds here.
At 102,000 miles median, these are properly aged workhorses, and the numbers reflect it—owners face an average of 4.73 failures and 16.9 advisories per MOT test, suggesting chronic wear across multiple systems rather than one critical weakness. Before buying, budget for a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, brakes, and exhaust components, since the frequency of failures indicates these areas will need attention.
What to check before buying a 2001 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.
- ⚠️ 32.1% 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 (84%) | 13,162 | 68.2% | 4.67 |
| Petrol (15%) | 2,347 | 69.5% | 5.16 |
| LPG (0%) | 40 | 68.3% | 3.88 |
| Electric (0%) | 35 | 87.5% | 0.83 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 66% | 5 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 64.3% | 5.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 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.
Half of all 2001 Citroen Berlingo vehicles fall between 80,361 and 127,968 miles.
2001 Citroen Berlingo — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 687 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (8% of peak).
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Citroen Berlingo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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71.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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66.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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65.7%
Oil leak
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43.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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38.4%
Offside Stop lamp not working
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36.4%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
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35.9%
Nearside Stop lamp not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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