Citroën Berlingo 3
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
136 PS
Elektro 100kW Elektro
Electric Berlingo
Decent101–110 PS
1.5L BlueHDi 100 Diesel
6 weaknesses
Stay Away!Generations
Engine Overview
The Citroën Berlingo 3 is available with 5 engine variants — from 100 to 136 hp.
The Citroën 1.5L BlueHDi 100 (Diesel, 101–102 PS) has the DV5-100 (1.5L BlueHDi 100) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 1.5L BlueHDi 130 (Diesel, 130–131 PS) has the DV5-130 (1.5L BlueHDi 130) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 1.2L PureTech 130 (Petrol, 131 PS) has the EB2-DTS (1.2L PureTech 130) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 1.2L PureTech Turbo (Petrol, 109–110 PS) has the EB2-DT (1.2L PureTech Turbo) — rated: "Stay Away!", 7 known weaknesses.
The Citroën Elektro 100kW (Electric, 136 PS) has the EM-100 (Elektro 100kW) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and hoses prematurely worn In the third generation too, above-average brake disc wear remains a known MOT issue. Brake hoses are also flagged more frequently than on comparable vehicles. Symptoms: MOT rejection on brakes, brake judder, squealing discs, increased stopping distance from 50,000 km | Low |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 36 weaknesses have been documented for the Citroën Berlingo 3 (2018–2026) — 31 engine-related and 5 vehicle-related. 5 problem engines: EB2-DT (1.2L PureTech Turbo), EB2-DTS (1.2L PureTech 130), DV5-100 (1.5L BlueHDi 100), DV5-130 (1.5L BlueHDi 130), EM-100 (Elektro 100kW). Typical issues affect Brakes, Other, Electronics, Suspension.
Berlingo (DV5-100, 2018–2026) — Stay Away!: Timing chain (7 mm) snaps — engine damage possible, High-pressure pump seizes — metal particles in fuel system, AdBlue tank sensor defective — starter lockout. Power: 101–102 PS.
Berlingo (DV5-130, 2018–2026) — Stay Away!: Timing chain: 7 mm chain breaks — Stellantis recall, Injection system seizes — fuel circuit contaminated, AdBlue system: crystallisation and sensor failure. Power: 130–131 PS.
Berlingo (EB2-DT, 2018–2024) — Stay Away!: Wet belt deterioration in oil bath, Elevated oil consumption from coked piston rings, Turbocharger failure due to oil pressure problems. Power: 109–110 PS.
Berlingo (EB2-DTS, 2018–2024) — Stay Away!: Wet belt deterioration in oil bath, Elevated oil consumption — piston rings, Turbo bearing damage from diluted oil. Power: 131 PS.
Berlingo (EM-100, 2021–2026) — Stay Away!: High-voltage battery — capacity loss and SoH issues, BMS software — recall due to loss of drive, Charging system — AC charging fault and infotainment freeze. Power: 136 PS.
What to watch out for with the Citroën Berlingo? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee