2018 Citroen Berlingo Multispace MOT pass rate: 81.8% (2,939 tests)
Is the 2018 Berlingo Multispace getting worse?
Pass rate of 2018-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85.1% -2.9 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 80.7% -5.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 79.5% -5.2 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2018 Berlingo Multispace
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 364 | 34.1% |
| 2 | Body, chassis, structure | 186 | 17.4% |
| 3 | Tyres | 155 | 14.5% |
| 4 | Brakes | 103 | 9.6% |
| 5 | Visibility | 95 | 8.9% |
| 6 | Suspension | 84 | 7.9% |
All Berlingo Multispace years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3,917 | 80.9% | -3.1 pts | 40,989 |
| 2018 (this page) | 2,939 | 81.8% | -4.6 pts | 31,293 |
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FAQs
Is a 2018 Citroen Berlingo Multispace reliable?
2018-registered examples passed 81.8% of their MOT tests (2,939 tests, 2023–2025), -4.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 8 years old with a median 31,293 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2018 Berlingo Multispace?
The median tested example shows 31,293 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2018 Berlingo Multispace?
In this cohort petrols pass 84.7% of tests against 81.0% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.