2007 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 53.0% of Citroen Berlingos first used in 2007 passed their MOT first time, against 57.4% for all cars first used in 2007. Across 16,129 Berlingo first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, suspension and body, chassis and structure.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Citroen Berlingos first used in 2007 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
53.0%
of 4,346 first tests; all cars first used in 2007: 57.4%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
16,129
first tests, 2023–2025; 4,346 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
17.4%
of 4,346 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
111,500
middle half: 86,000–139,000 miles; all cars first used in 2007: 107,500

How the 2007 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Berlingos first used in 2007 against all cars first used in 2007 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Berlingo figure was 4.4 points lower.

2007 BerlingoAll cars first used in 2007
50%60%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2007, test year 2021: 56.8%All cars first used in 2007, test year 2022: 57.2%All cars first used in 2007, test year 2023: 57%All cars first used in 2007, test year 2024: 56.9%All cars first used in 2007, test year 2025: 57.4%2007 Berlingo, test year 2021: 51.4%2007 Berlingo, test year 2022: 51.4%2007 Berlingo, test year 2023: 51.5%2007 Berlingo, test year 2024: 52.7%2007 Berlingo, test year 2025: 53%57.4%53%
View this chart as a table
Test year2007 BerlingoAll cars first used 2007Berlingo first tests
202151.4%56.8%8,507
202251.4%57.2%7,526
202351.5%57.0%6,486
202452.7%56.9%5,297
202553.0%57.4%4,346

Common 2007 Citroen Berlingo MOT failures

Share of the 7,689 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment54.3%
Suspension37.5%
Body, chassis, structure25.5%
Brakes24.5%
Tyres17.9%
Steering17.1%
Visibility16.5%
Noise, emissions and leaks12.1%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Stop lamp: not working17.1%1,313
Position lamp: not working17.0%1,304
Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt12.4%951
Horn: not working9.2%709
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively9.1%698

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2007 Citroen Berlingo before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  2. Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
  3. Body and underside. Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion, and at the rubber boots on the drive shafts for splits.

Common 2007 Citroen Berlingo MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2007 Berlingos, as a share of all 16,129 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive22.6%3,643
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge19.4%3,135
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing12.5%2,020
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened10.7%1,732
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material10.2%1,646

Questions about the 2007 Citroen Berlingo MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2007 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2025, 53.0% of Berlingos first used in 2007 passed their MOT first time, against 57.4% for all cars first used in 2007. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2007 Berlingo most often fail its MOT on?

Lamps and electrical equipment (in 54.3% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (37.5%) and body, chassis and structure (25.5%). The single most common item was “Stop lamp: not working” (17.1%).

How often does a 2007 Citroen Berlingo fail its MOT?

In 2025, 47.0% of first tests on Berlingos first used in 2007 did not pass first time: 38.3% failed, and a further 8.7% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 7,689 of 16,129 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2007 Citroen Berlingo MOT advisories?

“Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (on 22.6% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (19.4%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (12.5%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (10.7%) and “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (10.2%).

Is a 2007 Citroen Berlingo reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 51.4% in 2021 to 53.0% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2007

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

2007 Ford Fiesta MOT statistics · 2007 Ford Focus MOT statistics · 2007 Volkswagen Golf MOT statistics · 2007 Vauxhall Astra MOT statistics · 2007 Vauxhall Corsa MOT statistics

How the 2007 Citroen Berlingo MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2007 Berlingo” means a Citroen Berlingo whose date of first use falls in 2007 (56, 07 and 57 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2007, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.