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AV12 VVH

2012 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,273 mi
Last recorded114,273 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VVH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 114,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 111,042 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 111,042 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 111,040 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 106,895 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 102,897 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 102,897 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 99,609 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 99,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 95,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn appears slightly bowed/mis-shaped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,430 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 86,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 82,109 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,458 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,245 miles

no measurable emisson readings

Fail 21 Apr 2016 75,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no measurable emisson readings

Fail 29 Apr 2015 71,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,012 miles

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

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 VVH is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

AV12 VVH is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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