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AO12 GNF

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,891 mi
Last recorded191,891 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GNF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 191,891 miles

Central Front Coolant leak Thermostat area. ()

Coolant level below minimum mark.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration lamp lens missing and bulb dim.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall but not showing cords at present. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Strut top bearing rough.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 191,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Plus gaiter split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Coolant leak Thermostat area. ()

Coolant level below minimum mark.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration lamp lens missing and bulb dim.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall but not showing cords at present. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Strut top bearing rough.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 181,758 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 172,238 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 163,389 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 153,435 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 137,977 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 137,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 128,116 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 128,116 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 107,526 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 103,783 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 103,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,509 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,846 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 58,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,475 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 GNF is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AO12 GNF, 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 GNF is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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