Citroen Berlingo (2007)
2007 Citroen Berlingo
CarHunch analysed 17,328 real MOT records for the 2007 Citroen Berlingo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Citroën Berlingo has a 71.4% first-time pass rate, well below the UK average of 80%, which means nearly 3 in 10 fail their MOT. More concerning, 37.9% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—nearly double the typical rate—making this a real reliability risk for buyers.
These Berlingos are averaging around 88,900 miles, which is reasonable for a 17-year-old van, but they're racking up 4.5 failures and 18.4 advisories per vehicle on average, pointing to widespread wear across brakes, emissions, and suspension. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection and budget for imminent repairs; the high dangerous defect rate means safety-critical components are prone to failure.
What to check before buying a 2007 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.
- ⚠️ 37.9% 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 (87%) | 15,097 | 71.1% | 4.53 |
| Petrol (12%) | 2,155 | 73% | 4.63 |
| LPG (0%) | 72 | 70.2% | 4.32 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 76.1% | 3.5 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 2 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 60% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 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 2007 Citroen Berlingo vehicles fall between 67,773 and 110,356 miles.
2007 Citroen Berlingo — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 4,178 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (28% 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 — 2007 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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91.3%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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51%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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50.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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32.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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