Citroen Berlingo vs Citroen C5 sx auto: 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 C5 sx auto
100%
MOT pass rate · 20 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen Berlingo (70%) and Citroen C5 sx auto (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen Berlingo | Citroen C5 sx auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 121,813 mi | 125,155 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 354,558 | 20 |
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 C5 sx auto
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen Berlingo (70%) and Citroen C5 sx auto (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Citroen Berlingo report Full Citroen C5 sx auto 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.