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AU12 VSV

2012 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

205,656 mi
Last recorded205,656 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VSV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 205,656 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 201,660 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 197,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner and outer edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 191,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 185,554 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 180,512 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and nearside rear tyres perished and cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 174,946 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 169,127 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear shock absorber mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perishing on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 161,951 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 161,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 154,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 140,656 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 126,247 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 126,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VSV is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

AU12 VSV is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AU12 VSV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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