Citroen Berlingo (2011)
2011 Citroen Berlingo
CarHunch analysed 11,607 real MOT records for the 2011 Citroen Berlingo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Citroën Berlingo passes its MOT first time in just 72.2% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 45.4% of these vans have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a serious red flag for buyers. The diesel models that make up the bulk of the cohort (11,458 vehicles) perform marginally better than petrol variants (72.1% vs 75.8% pass rate), but the difference is negligible.
With a median mileage of 85,714 miles for vehicles now 13 years old, these Berlingos have been worked reasonably hard, and the average 4.15 failures per vehicle hints at cumulative wear—suspension, brakes, and exhaust issues are likely culprits given the advisory average of 18 per van. If you're considering one, budget for immediate remedial work and insist on a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a specialist, particularly focusing on the chassis, braking system, and emissions equipment.
What to check before buying a 2011 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.
- ⚠️ 45.4% 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 (99%) | 11,458 | 72.1% | 4.15 |
| Petrol (1%) | 134 | 75.9% | 3.88 |
| LPG (0%) | 13 | 77.9% | 3 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 85.7% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 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 2011 Citroen Berlingo vehicles fall between 61,707 and 114,289 miles.
2011 Citroen Berlingo — Still on the Road
7,147 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.
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 — 2011 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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68.8%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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54.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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53.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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50.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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28.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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28%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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