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A12 DUO

1996 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,085 mi
Last recorded111,085 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Citroen Berlingo134,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DUO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 111,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 111,075 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 109,904 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 109,772 miles

both rear inner sills inadequately repaired and require welding but not in any prescribed area

Fail 7 Jul 2016 109,746 miles

Fuel system component leaking no 3 and 4 injectors (7.2.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner wings (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner sills inadequately repaired and require welding but not in any prescribed area

Pass 22 May 2015 108,606 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 108,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 103,198 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 103,198 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 95,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2012 92,094 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 92,093 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 89,148 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside headlamp aim slightly low

Pass 28 Jul 2010 86,705 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 86,699 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 78,683 miles

nearside upper side lamp inop

Fail 12 Aug 2008 77,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,495 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 76,073 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 76,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 70,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 70,922 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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A12 DUO is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 134,440 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 DUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 DUO registered?

A12 DUO is a 1996 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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