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Citroën Berlingo running costs and reliability

2018 onwards (change model)
Running costs rating: 4.2 out of 54.2

Written by Alan Taylor-Jones Updated: 7 July 2025

Miles per pound (mpp)

Low figures relate to the least economical version; high to the most economical. Based on WLTP combined fuel economy for versions of this car made since September 2017 only, and typical current fuel or electricity costs.
Petrol engines 5.4 - 6.7 mpp
Diesel engines 5.6 - 7.3 mpp
What is miles per pound?

Fuel economy

Low figures relate to the least economical version; high to the most economical. Based on WLTP combined fuel economy for versions of this car made since September 2017 only.
Petrol engines 36.8 - 45.8 mpg
Diesel engines 43.6 - 57.4 mpg
View mpg & specs for any version
  • Lots of space for not much cash
  • Petrol and diesel versions cheaper than EV
  • Two well-equipped trim levels

In our road testing experiences, the Puretech 110 returns an average of 38mpg over a mixture of roads, with the old 130 not much less efficient. We’ve seen more in rival petrol MPVs such as the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer which can get well into the forties if you’re careful.

Of the diesels, it’s the Berlingo BlueHDi 100 that’s the most efficient with official claims of high 40s to low 50s economy with the Blue HDI 130 only slightly less efficient. We’d expect mid-forties MPG in the real world regardless of which you’ve picked.

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Citroen Berlingo rear driving
Running costs should be palatable.

Servicing and warranty

You’ll find petrol and diesel Berlingos are pricier to service than the e-Berlingo as there are more moving parts to worry about. Service plans are available from Citroen to spread out the cost, with intervals set at every year or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first.

The Berlingo’s warranty is a standard three years or 60,000 miles but can be extended for a fee

Reliability

  • A number of recalls have surfaced
  • Also affects Peugeot and Vauxhall siblings
  • Work carried out free-of-charge

So far the Berlingo’s been subjected to a lot of DVSA recalls affecting a number of vehicles, including those sold as Peuegot Rifters and Vauxhall Combo Lifes. These seem to be a regular occurrence with the latest in March 2025.  

All of the work will be completed free-of-charge, but ensure with a Citroen dealer whether it’s been undertaken on a used Berlingo you are considering buying.