Citroen Berlingo vs Citroen Flat bed: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen Berlingo
70%
MOT pass rate · 354,558 vehicles
Citroen Flat bed
88%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen Berlingo (70%) and Citroen Flat bed (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen Berlingo | Citroen Flat bed |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 121,813 mi | 284,026 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 354,558 | 1 |
Most common faults
Citroen Berlingo
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak
Citroen Flat bed
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen Berlingo (70%) and Citroen Flat bed (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.