Citroen Berlingo vs Citroen C3 pluriel: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen Berlingo
70%
MOT pass rate · 354,558 vehicles
Citroen C3 pluriel
73%
MOT pass rate · 122 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Citroen C3 pluriel is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen Berlingo | Citroen C3 pluriel |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 121,813 mi | 84,813 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 354,558 | 122 |
Most common faults
Citroen Berlingo
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak
Citroen C3 pluriel
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Citroen C3 pluriel is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Citroen Berlingo report Full Citroen C3 pluriel 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.