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Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI reliable? We analysed 421 real MOT tests across 114 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 421 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
73.4%
Typical Mileage
117,462mi
Annual Mileage
5,395mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI.

Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,066 mi/yr
Typical
5,395 mi/yr
Average
6,696 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,856 mi/yr

Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
117,462 mi
75th Percentile
159,990 mi
95th Percentile
226,245 mi
Max Recorded
261,711 mi

How Does the Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI THIS CAR 73.4% 421 117,462 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
Volkswagen Polo Sel TDI 90 81.3% 688 102,300 mi — yrs

Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI?

The Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.4% across 421 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI owner drives around 5,395 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 First 600 HDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI reliable?
Based on 421 MOT tests, the Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI has a 73.4% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI do per year?
The typical Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI does around 5,395 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Citroen Berlingo First 600 HDI?
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.