Is the Citroen Berlingo ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 189,133 MOT tests, around 41% of Citroen Berlingos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 41% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 18%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 94% diesel, 6% petrol. Diesel Berlingos are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Berlingos are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 41%
- Likely charged
- 41%
- Depends on the car
- 18%
- MOT tests analysed
- 189,133
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Berlingo ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Berlingos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant326 tested | Likely compliant13 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant12,608 tested | Likely compliant387 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant15,032 tested | Likely compliant1,106 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant13,624 tested | Likely compliant718 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant13,577 tested | Likely compliant409 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant14,722 tested | Likely compliant173 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car15,626 tested | Likely compliant63 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car14,970 tested | Likely compliant48 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged13,044 tested | Likely compliant48 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged10,328 tested | Likely compliant71 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged8,644 tested | Likely compliant120 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged7,785 tested | Likely compliant279 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged7,881 tested | Likely compliant1,086 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged5,291 tested | Likely compliant1,205 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged5,350 tested | Likely compliant1,129 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged5,264 tested | Likely compliant1,002 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged3,843 tested | Check Euro standard830 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged3,511 tested | Check Euro standard852 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged2,823 tested | Check Euro standard716 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged1,651 tested | Check Euro standard396 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged884 tested | Check Euro standard284 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged460 tested | Likely charged78 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged208 tested | Likely charged37 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged147 tested | Likely charged23 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged69 tested | Likely charged3 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Berlingo
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (94% of Berlingos tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (6% of Berlingos tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Berlingos from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (18% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Citroen can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Berlingos fare at the MOT too: see the Citroen Berlingo MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Citroen Berlingo for London: what the MOT data shows
The Citroen Berlingos in this data were first registered between 1997 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 16,200 tests (9% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
Berlingos from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 66% of the time, at an average of 64,293 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 52% of the time with 113,962 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Berlingos likely to comply are from 2016. 14,722 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 61% of the time and averaged 79,412 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Berlingos likely to comply are from 2006. 1,002 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 53% of the time and averaged 116,416 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Berlingo's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (15.3% of tests) and "inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps" (4.4%); body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (5.2%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 20.1% of tests.
Overall, 59% of Berlingos passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 89,962 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Citroen models
About this data
Based on 189,133 first MOT tests of the Citroen Berlingo carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 189,133 MOT tests say about the Citroen Berlingo and London's ULEZ.
Is the Citroen Berlingo ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 41% of Berlingos on the road are likely compliant and 41% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Berlingo years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Berlingos first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Berlingo ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Berlingos from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Berlingo is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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