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AO12 VCY

2012 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,003 mi
Last recorded115,003 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 115,003 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 112,543 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 112,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dipped beam-adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 110,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 110,677 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened mounting collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 108,238 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 97,563 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 97,563 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 88,488 miles

all four tyres nearing legal limits

Pass 10 Sep 2019 80,090 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 73,526 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 64,884 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 64,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,997 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,194 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VCY is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VCY, 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 AO12 VCY registered?

AO12 VCY is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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