Citroen Berlingo problems, reliability and years to avoid

One owner each, in their own words rewritten as a line, and not counted in our risk scoring. A fault joins the list above once a second report or an editorial source backs it.

• Suspension and steering · February 2015A front coil spring failed on a 2005 Citroen Berlingo Multispace at 42,141 miles, with the owner believing Citroen was responsible.
• Engine · September 2014The turbocharger failed on a 2006 Berlingo 1.6 HDi, costing £947 to replace, followed by engine smoking, an injector seal leak, and an EGR valve fault.
• Electrics · July 2013An airbag warning light illuminated due to connecting cables rubbing on the steering column, which is an MoT failure.
• Engine · February 2012Turbo oil starvation on the 1.6 HDi DV6TED4 engine, often around 100,000 miles, is caused by carbon build-up in the oil feed.
• Engine · August 2011The 1.6 HDi engine's turbocharger suffers from oil starvation because its supply pipe is prone to blockages.
• Engine · August 2011Oil starvation affects the 1.6 HDi turbocharger, a frequent issue due to the oil supply pipe becoming easily obstructed.

One owner each, in their own words rewritten as a line, and not counted in our risk scoring. A fault joins the list above once a second report or an editorial source backs it.

• Engine · August 2015The turbocharger on a 2008 Berlingo 1.6 HDi XTR failed at 72,000 miles, costing approximately £1,000 to replace.
• Engine · January 2013A 2008 Berlingo 1.6 HDi experienced multiple turbo failures at 71,000 miles, likely due to blocked oil supply pipes.
• Engine · January 2013The turbo on a 2008 Berlingo 1.6 HDi failed at 71,000 miles, with subsequent replacements also failing, probably from clogged oil pipes.
• Suspension and steering · July 2012Excessive rear tyre wear is reported, potentially due to worn torsion beam bearings causing the rear wheels to sit at an angle.