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AO12 ABK

2012 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,360 mi
Last recorded126,360 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ABK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 126,360 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 115,376 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 106,736 miles

Offside 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))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 92,228 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 92,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 84,155 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 84,155 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 81,086 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 74,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s + o/s/f ()

n/s and o/s/f sub-frame damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2020 74,712 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s + o/s/f ()

n/s and o/s/f sub-frame damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 67,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn thin outer edge and middle (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 47,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,662 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,205 miles

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

emmisions to low for reading

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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AO12 ABK is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AO12 ABK, 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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AO12 ABK is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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