Citroen Berlingo 950 en-prise bluehdi vs Citroen Xsara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen Berlingo 950 en-prise bluehdi
78%
MOT pass rate · 523 vehicles
More reliable
Citroen Xsara
69%
MOT pass rate · 355,587 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Citroen Berlingo 950 en-prise bluehdi is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen Berlingo 950 en-prise bluehdi | Citroen Xsara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 5% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 70,156 mi | 119,683 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 523 | 355,587 |
Most common faults
Citroen Berlingo 950 en-prise bluehdi
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 en-prise bluehdi is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Citroen Berlingo 950 en-prise 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.