Citroen Berlingo 950 driver bluehdi vs Citroen Xsara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen Berlingo 950 driver bluehdi
67%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Citroen Xsara
69%
MOT pass rate · 355,587 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen Berlingo 950 driver bluehdi (67%) 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 950 driver bluehdi | Citroen Xsara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 69% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 31% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 94,912 mi | 119,683 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 355,587 |
Most common faults
Citroen Berlingo 950 driver bluehdi
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
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 950 driver bluehdi (67%) and Citroen Xsara (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Citroen Berlingo 950 driver bluehdi 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.