Citroen Berlingo vs Citroen Relay dropside tipper: 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 Relay dropside tipper
63%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Citroen Berlingo (70%) and Citroen Relay dropside tipper (63%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Citroen Berlingo | Citroen Relay dropside tipper |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 63% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 37% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 121,813 mi | 100,272 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 354,558 | 1 |
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 Relay dropside tipper
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- spare wheel not in cradle
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Citroen Berlingo (70%) and Citroen Relay dropside tipper (63%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.