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AU12 VDO

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,117 mi
Last recorded182,117 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VDO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 182,117 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 170,580 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 170,545 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 157,599 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 127,139 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 104,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 92,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 92,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 82,950 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 74,117 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,667 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,256 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall damaged

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 59,263 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer side wall damaged

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,117 miles

nsr tyre has thorn in inner sidewall

rear tyres wearing + cuts

Fail 27 Feb 2015 42,117 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nsr tyre has thorn in inner sidewall

rear tyres wearing + cuts

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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AU12 VDO is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU12 VDO, 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 AU12 VDO registered?

AU12 VDO is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is AU12 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VDO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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