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AU12 YUO

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,006 mi
Last recorded155,006 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YUO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 155,006 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp insecure Both rear lamps insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 155,006 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Position lamp insecure Both rear lamps insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 144,252 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 144,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 130,828 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 130,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 116,989 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Fail 13 Sep 2022 116,989 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 13 Sep 2021 101,944 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 101,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 92,875 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 92,265 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,352 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 80,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,287 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,225 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componts engine covers fitted obscuring some componts

Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,731 miles

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 YUO is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU12 YUO, 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 YUO registered?

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

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