Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Citroen Berlingo?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Citroen Berlingo?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Citroen Berlingo?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Citroen Berlingo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 402 vehicles, the 2022 Citroen Berlingo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Citroen Berlingo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Citroen Berlingo are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14.9% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14.3% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (13% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Citroen Berlingo?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Citroen Berlingo (2022)

402 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Citroen Berlingo

CarHunch analysed 402 real MOT records for the 2022 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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Moderate sample. 402 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Citroën Berlingo is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.4%—well ahead of the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare at 3.0%, and petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (91.1% and 91.5% respectively), so fuel choice won't affect your odds of a clean test.

At a median mileage of just over 20,000 miles for vehicles now two years old, these Berlingos are running well within expected wear patterns, and the low failure rate of 0.19 per vehicle backs that up. The average of one advisory per test suggests minor wear items crop up occasionally, but nothing systemic—if you're shopping for one, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on service history and fluid condition will tell you everything you need to know.

The 2022 Citroen Berlingo passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

91.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 10k–34k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 402 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.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 402 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 14.9%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 13%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 7.4%

Horn not working · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Lighting 3.9%

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources · Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources · Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Citroen Berlingo

Based on MOT data from 402 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (73%)	295	91.5%	0.19
Petrol (26%)	103	91.1%	0.19

Colour Breakdown

Based on 345,560 Citroen Berlingo vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 50.9%

175,830

Blue 12%

41,297

Silver 11.6%

40,184

Grey 8.7%

30,004

Red 7.1%

24,564

Black 5%

17,371

Green 2.2%

7,640

Beige 1.4%

4,950

Yellow 0.4%

1,411

Brown 0.3%

1,208

Gold 0.3%

981

Orange 0%

120

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

20,165

typical

10,427

low mileage

34,060

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Citroen Berlingo vehicles fall between 10,427 and 34,060 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,427 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 10,427–34,060 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Citroen Berlingos sit.

⚠ Over 45,981 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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