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AO12 FRK

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,550 mi
Last recorded158,550 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FRK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 158,550 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 158,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 142,663 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2025 142,663 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2024 131,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 121,022 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Lower Both nearside and offside spring lower rubber mounts slightly defective

Fail 24 Apr 2023 121,022 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Botn nearside and offside tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Lower Both nearside and offside spring lower rubber mounts slightly defective

Pass 22 Apr 2022 108,212 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 97,051 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 97,051 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR LIMIT!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD / RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fas smoke reading undetected

Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,767 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 73,767 miles

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

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 60,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,299 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 50,299 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,010 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

osf tyre wearing on edge

rear seats folded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 38,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads wearing

osf tyre wearing on edge

rear seats folded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,796 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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AO12 FRK is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FRK, 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 FRK is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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