Citroen Berlingo (2016)
2016 Citroen Berlingo
CarHunch analysed 15,900 real MOT records for the 2016 Citroen Berlingo.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.
The 2016 Citroen Berlingo has a decent first-time pass rate (76%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 15,900 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 15,900 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.
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Before you buy a 2016 Citroen Berlingo
Based on MOT data from 15,900 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (99%) | 15,765 | 75.9% | 2.28 |
| Petrol (1%) | 113 | 87.1% | 1.29 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 345,560 Citroen Berlingo vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Citroen Berlingo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle 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
Most 2016 Citroen Berlingos are still being driven.
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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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