Citroen Berlingo (2006)
2006 Citroen Berlingo
CarHunch analysed 17,963 real MOT records for the 2006 Citroen Berlingo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Citroën Berlingo struggles significantly with reliability: a 71.6% first-time pass rate sits well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 40% of vehicles have recorded dangerous defects over their lifetime—a serious concern for any buyer. Petrol versions fare slightly better at 74.5% pass rate versus diesel at 71.3%, though both underperform.
At 88,270 miles median, these Berlingos are neither particularly high nor low mileage for their age, yet they're failing on average 4.79 times per test with 19.7 minor advisories accumulated, suggesting chronic wear and neglect across electrical, suspension, and brake systems. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on these specific weak points and budget for ongoing repairs—this van demands more maintenance than most rivals.
What to check before buying a 2006 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.
- ⚠️ 39.4% 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%) | 15,957 | 71.3% | 4.8 |
| Petrol (11%) | 1,966 | 74.5% | 4.69 |
| LPG (0%) | 35 | 65.9% | 4.91 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 40% | 6 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 69.6% | 7 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 72.7% | 3 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 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 2006 Citroen Berlingo vehicles fall between 68,039 and 110,706 miles.
2006 Citroen Berlingo — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 3,998 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (26% 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 — 2006 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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67.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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65.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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64.2%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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57%
Oil leak
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36.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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35.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.9%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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