Citroen Berlingo (2019)
2019 Citroen Berlingo
CarHunch analysed 14,723 real MOT records for the 2019 Citroen Berlingo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Citroën Berlingo has a 79% first-time pass rate, just below the UK average of 80%, and one in four vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect—a higher-than-usual concern for buyers. Diesel models (which account for 93% of the cohort) pass at 78.6%, significantly weaker than the petrol variants at 85.1%, suggesting the diesel engine presents more reliability risk.
At 54,822 miles average, these Berlingos are running higher mileage than typical for their age, yet they're accumulating 1.11 failures per vehicle—a manageable rate. The 4.9 advisories per car point to routine wear issues rather than critical faults, so if you're considering one, prioritise a pre-purchase inspection that explicitly checks for brake and suspension wear, which dominate the advisory list.
What to check before buying a 2019 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.
- ⚠️ 25.8% 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 (93%) | 13,679 | 78.6% | 1.14 |
| Petrol (7%) | 965 | 85.1% | 0.73 |
| Electric (0%) | 71 | 82.1% | 0.62 |
| Diesel (0%) | 5 | 90% | 0.2 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 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 2019 Citroen Berlingo vehicles fall between 34,260 and 74,410 miles.
2019 Citroen Berlingo — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13,220 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 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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27%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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18.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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12.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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12.1%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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11.6%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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