Electric Citroen Berlingo: MOT pass rate
81.3% of electric Citroen Berlingos pass the MOT first time, measured across 214 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 26,030.
Electric against the other Citroen Berlingo versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 68.6% | 166,557 |
| Petrol | 69.4% | 9,256 |
| Electric | 81.3% | 214 |
| All Citroen Berlingo | 68.7% | 176,165 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
No exhaust, no emissions test and far fewer moving parts, which is why EVs post the highest pass rates of any fuel type. Tyres and suspension take the load instead, since they are heavier.
On the Citroen Berlingo specifically, electric is the strongest at 81.3%, and this electric version sits 12.6 points above the 68.7% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The electric Citroen Berlingo is the stronger side of this model on MOT data. Still judge the individual car, but the fuel type is a mild point in its favour. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average electric Citroen Berlingo had covered 26,030 miles at test, against 97,519 for the diesel and 87,122 for the petrol. That is low mileage, which usually means light urban use. Short journeys are harder on batteries, brakes and exhausts than motorway miles, so do not assume low miles means low wear.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Citroen Berlingo page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Citroen Berlingo fuel types
- Diesel Citroen Berlingo - 68.6%
- Petrol Citroen Berlingo - 69.4%