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BF12 YVX

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,913 mi
Last recorded88,913 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YVX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 88,913 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 79,200 miles

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

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 10 May 2023 69,203 miles

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

centre rear seat belt missing

Fail 9 May 2023 69,200 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 13 May 2022 59,835 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2022 59,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 53,337 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 53,335 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 49,522 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,300 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 25,525 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 25,524 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working hi level light inoperative (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front door mirror has crack marks but still able to achieve view to rear

Pass 23 Mar 2017 16,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bumper and trim under light unit scrape damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 16,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bumper and trim under light unit scrape damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 9,109 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 4,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BF12 YVX is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF12 YVX, 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 BF12 YVX registered?

BF12 YVX is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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