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AO12 YMG

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,516 mi
Last recorded128,516 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YMG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 128,516 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 128,516 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 125,835 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 121,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 121,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 112,740 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. Replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 112,712 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. Replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 109,118 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,564 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 106,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 95,156 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 95,156 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 71,674 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 71,674 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,041 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge.and nearside rear tyre.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,273 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 26,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YMG is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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