Citroen Berlingo 800td hdi lx vs Citroen Xsara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen Berlingo 800td hdi lx
68%
MOT pass rate · 292 vehicles
Citroen Xsara
69%
MOT pass rate · 355,587 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen Berlingo 800td hdi lx (68%) and Citroen Xsara (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen Berlingo 800td hdi lx | Citroen Xsara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 69% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 31% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 173,074 mi | 119,683 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 292 | 355,587 |
Most common faults
Citroen Berlingo 800td hdi lx
No fault breakdown available.
Citroen Xsara
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen Berlingo 800td hdi lx (68%) and Citroen Xsara (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Citroen Berlingo 800td hdi lx report Full Citroen Xsara report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.