Citroen Berlingo
Registered from 1997 to 2026.
About this model
The Citroën Berlingo and Peugeot Partner are a range of minivans produced since 1996 and marketed under the Citroën and Peugeot marque. They are sold as light commercial vehicles or as a passenger multi-purpose-vehicle variant with rear seats and windows. They were a product of the French PSA Group before it became part of Stellantis in 2021. The third generation is sold under the Opel and Vauxhall marques as the Combo, by Toyota as the Proace City since 2019, and by Fiat as the Doblò since 2022.
From the Wikipedia article Citroën Berlingo, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2015 1.6 diesel. 4,592 of 20,048 tests failed, 23%.
Better than 8% of 2015 cars. The typical one fails 15%, across 894 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 53% | 2,413 |
| Suspension | 35% | 1,604 |
| Body and structure | 24% | 1,107 |
| Tyres and wheels | 23% | 1,060 |
| Brakes | 22% | 1,027 |
| Visibility | 19% | 885 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Where it stands out against its peers
- Lights and electrics: failed more often than 96% of 2015 cars — 53% of its 4,592 failed tests, where an ordinary 2015 car has 22%.
- Body and structure: failed more often than 91% of 2015 cars — 24% of its 4,592 failed tests, where an ordinary 2015 car has 6%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 35% of its failures
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Tyres and wheels — 23% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Brakes — 22% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 53% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
- Body and structure — 24% of its failures
- Visibility — 19% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 200k+ miles this one fails 29% of its inspections, against the 21% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 11% | 7% | 340 | |
| 20–40k miles | 14% | 10% | 1,580 | |
| 40–60k miles | 20% | 14% | 3,279 | |
| 60–80k miles | 23% | 17% | 4,007 | |
| 80–100k miles | 24% | 19% | 3,746 | |
| 100–120k miles | 25% | 20% | 2,819 | |
| 120–140k miles | 27% | 21% | 2,029 | |
| 140–160k miles | 26% | 20% | 1,003 | |
| 160–180k miles | 24% | 21% | 540 | |
| 180–200k miles | 25% | 21% | 306 | |
| 200k+ miles | 29% | 21% | 382 |
20,031 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 80k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.5 diesel · 123 hp · 1599 kg · 2975 mm wheelbase · 5.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.5 diesel · 114 hp · 1519 kg · 2857 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.6 diesel · 1452 kg · 2728 mm wheelbase · 5.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.6 diesel · 1458 kg · 2728 mm wheelbase · 4.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 1.6 diesel · 105 hp · 1459 kg · 2728 mm wheelbase · 4.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.6 diesel · 1481 kg · 2729 mm wheelbase · 4.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.6 diesel · 1460 kg · 2728 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.6 diesel · 1484 kg · 2728 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.6 diesel · 94 hp · 1602 kg · 2728 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.6 diesel · 95 hp · 1609 kg · 2727 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.6 diesel · 94 hp · 1589 kg · 2599 mm wheelbase · 5.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 1.6 diesel · 1528 kg · 2712 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00042/22
The electrical supply to and software for the additional heating is not correctly designed and the heater can shut off too soon when the vehicle is switched off. This can lead to fuel remaining in the heater, producing smoke and fuel leaks increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00309/23
The underbody cover fails to protect against accumulation of flammable materials under the engine, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00432/23
The tyres on the left side may be damaged or weakened. This can lead to a sudden loss of pressure, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00859/24
A defective seal can cause an oil leak at the front transmission. This can lead to the front bearing of the transmission locking up, causing the rear wheels to lock up. This can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01048/24
The lubrication of the vacuum pump may be insufficient, which can cause it break.This can lead to reduced braking assistance, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01186/21
The teeth of the timing belt may wear off prematurely due to excessive dynamic tension in dusty conditions. As a result, the engine may stall at high engine speeds and not being able to restart, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01555/23
The fuse box may not comply with the specifications and water infiltration may occur. This can lead to a short circuit, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01734/23
The maximum load on the factory fitted tyres is lower than the maximum permitted weight on the rear axle. Overloading the tyres can damage them and impede the road grip, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
16 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.