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AM53 DJS

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,488 mi
Last recorded94,488 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DJS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 94,488 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 94,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 83,902 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 75,485 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,917 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 60,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,931 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 41,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/Smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 41,845 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/Smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 35,949 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 28,830 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 20,268 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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AM53 DJS is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AM53 DJS, 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 AM53 DJS registered?

AM53 DJS is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is AM53 DJS safe to buy?

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