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How reliable are these MPVs?

Of these cars having 3 ISOFIX seats in the second row, how would you rate the reliability of one against the other? Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, Peugeot 5008, Volkswagen Sharan, Ford Galaxy, Seat Alhambra and Peugeot 308SW.

Asked on 12 January 2012 by PB, via email

Answered by Honest John
Ford Galaxy (Addison Lee can't be wrong. It runs 4,200.) Volkswagen Sharan = Seat Alhambra (same thing). Peugeot 5008. Peugeot 308SW. Citroen C4 Grand Picasso.
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