Citroen Berlingo vs Citroen Hy: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Citroen Berlingo
70%
MOT pass rate · 354,558 vehicles
More reliable
Citroen Hy
68%
MOT pass rate · 321 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Citroen Berlingo is the more reliable of the two — 70% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen Berlingo | Citroen Hy |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 3.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 121,813 mi | 57,231 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 354,558 | 321 |
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 Hy
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Citroen Berlingo is the more reliable of the two — 70% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.