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AM12 JLM

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,003 mi
Last recorded101,003 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM12 JLM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 101,003 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 101,003 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 97,233 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Only from cold start, clears soon after. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front slight play to inner tie rod (steering rack inner) to both nearside and offside.

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside axle bushes worn / perished. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Wheel trim covers obscuring full inspection of front and rear brake pads.

Fail 6 Feb 2025 97,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front slight play to inner tie rod (steering rack inner) to both nearside and offside.

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside axle bushes worn / perished. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Wheel trim covers obscuring full inspection of front and rear brake pads.

Pass 21 Dec 2023 93,826 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S AND N/S ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 93,813 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S AND N/S ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 89,189 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 89,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 84,447 miles

ABORT EMISSIONS NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 78,926 miles

ABORT EMISSIONS NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

ENGINE COVER AND BELLY PANS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 78,926 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

ABORT EMISSIONS NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

ENGINE COVER AND BELLY PANS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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 26 Oct 2019 73,244 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 73,110 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 66,679 miles

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

Fail 20 Oct 2018 66,624 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working HI VIZ BRAKE LIGHT (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,945 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 44,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,386 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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AM12 JLM is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AM12 JLM, 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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AM12 JLM is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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