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AM05 MEX

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,423 mi
Last recorded201,423 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 MEX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 201,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 175,869 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 175,869 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 155,345 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 130,106 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 101,277 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 70,019 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))

Pass 28 May 2019 68,505 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Front & rear brake discs in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 68,485 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp not working

Front & rear brake discs in poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 64,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,947 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 54,947 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2015 41,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

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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AM05 MEX is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,453 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AM05 MEX, 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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What year was AM05 MEX registered?

AM05 MEX is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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