2007 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

4,358 Citroen Berlingo cars first used in 2007 had an MOT in 2025, at about 18 years old, and 52.9% passed first time. That is below the 57.4% for all cars first used in 2007.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2007 Citroen Berlingo cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2007 Citroen Berlingo MOT failure items
2007 Citroen Berlingo common failures
ItemValue
Position lamp: not working7.9%
Stop lamp: not working7.6%
Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
Horn: not working4.4%
Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2007 Citroen Berlingo advisories
2007 Citroen Berlingo common advisories
ItemValue
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive23.6%
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge22.3%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing14.2%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened11.2%
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material10.5%
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)6.1%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2007 Citroen Berlingo faults by area
2007 Citroen Berlingo faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment25.0%
Suspension18.2%
Body, chassis, structure12.1%
Brakes10.3%
Steering8.1%
Tyres7.8%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2007 Citroen Berlingo recorded mileage
2007 Citroen Berlingo mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
4,35185,800111,600 miles138,800

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Citroen Berlingo years

Citroen Berlingo first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20227,34772.5%88.5%
202111,89772.0%87.2%
202012,35873.8%86.0%
201915,19272.2%83.5%
201813,51461.2%80.9%
201713,43958.0%78.2%
201614,15758.2%74.9%
201514,78455.4%71.9%
201413,80953.4%68.6%
201311,81052.7%65.8%
20129,19952.2%63.5%
20117,44850.4%61.2%
20106,72650.5%59.3%
20097,39750.1%58.3%
20084,78451.1%57.2%
20074,35852.9%57.4%
20064,15352.9%57.0%
20053,01250.4%57.6%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.