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AU12 XUM

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

183,484 mi
Last recorded183,484 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XUM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 183,484 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 183,483 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 168,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 168,914 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides. Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 151,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2024 151,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2023 135,100 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 135,100 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 117,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 117,622 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 98,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 98,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 82,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 82,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,013 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 36,977 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 10,522 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 10,218 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 9,202 miles

o/s/r seat missing at time off test

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Fail 4 Feb 2016 9,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/r seat missing at time off test

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 7,978 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 XUM is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AU12 XUM, 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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AU12 XUM is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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