Citroen Berlingo (2016)
2016 Citroen Berlingo
CarHunch analysed 15,900 real MOT records for the 2016 Citroen Berlingo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Citroën Berlingo passes its MOT first time in 74.1% of cases, below the UK average of 80%, and that's a real concern—40.6% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect, which is significantly higher than typical. Diesel models, which make up the vast majority, perform identically poorly at 74%, whereas the tiny petrol contingent manages 87.1%, though sample size makes that less meaningful.
At 66,395 miles median, these Berlingo vans are moderately worked, and the average of 2.28 failures per vehicle alongside 9.5 advisories suggests recurring issues rather than isolated glitches—suspension, braking, and emissions systems are typically the culprits. If you're considering one, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection and expect repair costs; these aren't the most robust vans for their age, and a full service history becomes non-negotiable.
What to check before buying a 2016 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.
- ⚠️ 40.6% 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%) | 15,765 | 74% | 2.28 |
| Petrol (1%) | 113 | 87.1% | 1.29 |
| Electric (0%) | 17 | 86.9% | 1.12 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 71.4% | 2 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 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 2016 Citroen Berlingo vehicles fall between 45,524 and 90,471 miles.
2016 Citroen Berlingo — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13,279 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 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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47.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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47.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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28.8%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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28.5%
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
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26.6%
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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