Citroen Berlingo Mk3 (2018-present) reliability
Citroen Berlingo Mk3 built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average
Citroen Berlingo Mk3 models built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.
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Key figure
28% of MOT tests on Citroen Berlingo Mk3 models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 22% for similar cars the same age.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on Citroen Berlingo Mk3 models built around 2018 involves the tyres.
Based on 77,069 tests of Berlingo models registered 2018+.
About 3 in 10 diesel Berlingo cars registered in 2022 (29.7%) failed their first MOT.
Based on 5,760 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).
About 1 in 25 Berlingo Mk3 MOTs (4%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2018 (7 years old), all fuels combined.
Based on 12,215 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.
About 1 in 15 Berlingo Mk3 MOTs (6.2%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2018 (7 years old).
Based on 12,215 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.
Mk3 fail rate by age
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 7 years old.
How the Berlingo Mk3 compares
At each age below, see how the Berlingo Mk3 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 76,016 tests across 8 Citroen models, built around 2018 (7 years old).
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Brake pads
High priorityAsk when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Brake discs
High priorityAsk for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Suspension bushes and joints
Worth checkingListen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Lighting
Worth checkingInspect the lighting carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Other people carriers to compare
Other people carriers, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Berlingo Mk3.
- 1
Kia Venga
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 11.8%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 0.7%
- Dangerous
- 3.3%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 96.8%
Lower fail rate: 11.8%, against 28.4% for the Citroen Berlingo Mk3, both built around 2018.
5,255 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 2
Hyundai ix20
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 12.5%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1%
- Dangerous
- 4.5%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 95.4%
Lower fail rate: 12.5%, against 28.4% for the Citroen Berlingo Mk3, both built around 2018.
3,239 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 3
Toyota Estima
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 17.7%
Lower fail rate: 17.7%, against 28.4% for the Citroen Berlingo Mk3, both built around 2018.
Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.
1,057 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 4
Toyota Verso
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 16.4%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1%
- Dangerous
- 4%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 90%
Lower fail rate: 16.4%, against 28.4% for the Citroen Berlingo Mk3, both built around 2018.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
1,716 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- Fail rate
- = the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- = the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
- Dangerous
- = the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
- Still registered at 10 years
- = the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.
Recall context
53 recalls in all25 of the 53 Berlingo Mk3 recalls cover cars built in these years.
- 25 recalls
Top concerns
- Water pump pulley
- Citroen cross carline fuel injection common rail.
- Citroen Berlingo (K9) wrong wheel bolts.
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
What has gone wrong on Berlingo Mk3 cars built around 2018
The share of diesel cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 950 cars.
How Berlingo Mk3 cars have aged
How Berlingo Mk3 cars have aged
How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.
Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.
How each part holds up as Mk3 cars age
How each part holds up as Mk3 cars age
The share of diesel cars built 2017-2020 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.
| Part of the car | 5 years | 6 years | 7 years | 8 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4% | 7% | 12% | 19% |
| Brakes | 16% | 21% | 23% | 28% |
| Emissions | 3% | 7% | 11% | 13% |
| Tyres | 18% | 19% | 23% | 27% |
| Lighting | 15% | 24% | 42% | 45% |
| Drivetrain | 2% | 6% | 10% | 13% |
| Steering | No figure | No figure | 1% | 1% |
| Corrosion | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Based on diesel cars in the 2017-2020 build-year band, from 876 to 1,102 cars at each age.
Mk3 variants compared
Berlingo Mk3 variants built around 2018
The fail rate for each Berlingo Mk3 variant, grouped by fuel. Each row counts fails per MOT test, the same way as the main fail rate chart.
Diesel
- BERLINGO29.1%11,014 tests
- BERLINGO MULTISPACE22.6%603 tests
Petrol
- BERLINGO20.9%392 tests
- BERLINGO MULTISPACE22.8%202 tests
Most common issues on Citroen Berlingos of this age
This list covers every Citroen Berlingo built around 2018, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk3 on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 123.7%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 211.4%Advisory
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
- 311.0%Advisory
Brake pads wearing thin
- 49.5%Minor
One of the number plate lights not working
- 59.4%Advisory
Oil leak, but not excessive
Based on 19,964 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Citroen Berlingo Mk3 (2018-present) fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 12,215 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.