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Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX reliable? We analysed 388 real MOT tests across 123 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 388 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
67.0%
Typical Mileage
146,372mi
Annual Mileage
4,838mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX.

Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,992 mi/yr
Typical
4,838 mi/yr
Average
5,575 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,826 mi/yr

Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
146,372 mi
75th Percentile
173,706 mi
95th Percentile
237,567 mi
Max Recorded
1,241,413 mi

How Does the Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX THIS CAR 67.0% 388 146,372 mi — yrs
Citroen Xsara 69.1% 5,047,330 77,497 mi 28 yrs
Citroen Berlingo 70.1% 4,453,235 83,738 mi 29 yrs
Citroen C3 72.7% 4,435,918 53,913 mi 24 yrs
Vauxhall Combo Life Edition Turbo D S/s 83.1% 243 20,962 mi — yrs

Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX?

The Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.0% across 388 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX owner drives around 4,838 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX reliable?
Based on 388 MOT tests, the Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX has a 67.0% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX do per year?
The typical Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX does around 4,838 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Citroen Berlingo 800TD HDI LX?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.