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AK12 DLZ

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,553 mi
Last recorded172,553 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 172,553 miles

noise on o/s front suspension

Fail 19 Jun 2025 172,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heat shield over silencer becmming detached

noise on o/s front suspension

Pass 16 May 2024 160,086 miles

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, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 156,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil around gearbox/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect the condition of the rear coil springs due to being encased in rubber

Pass 16 May 2022 142,293 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn Unable to fully inspect the condition of the coil springs due to being wrapped in rubber tubes. Advise replacement. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 142,293 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn Unable to fully inspect the condition of the coil springs due to being wrapped in rubber tubes. Advise replacement. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 117,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 82,952 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 82,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,785 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 63,785 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,935 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,555 miles

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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AK12 DLZ is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,453 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK12 DLZ, 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 14 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK12 DLZ is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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