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AV12 JVZ

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,452 mi
Last recorded143,452 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 JVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 143,452 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 143,452 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 108,669 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 85,203 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 85,197 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.83mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 82,418 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 82,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,318 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,513 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 72,513 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 67,336 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 51,475 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 43,396 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 43,396 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 34,264 miles

both front tyre wearing low on shoulders.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 25,229 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AV12 JVZ is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV12 JVZ, 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 AV12 JVZ registered?

AV12 JVZ is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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