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BG12 KPJ

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

68,609 mi
Last recorded68,609 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 KPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 68,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 68,608 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 65,215 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 65,215 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 61,502 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 4 Jan 2024 61,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit of 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 5 Jan 2023 55,397 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured @ 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured @ 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 55,397 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured @ 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured @ 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 48,081 miles

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

Items removed from rear seat prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 48,081 miles

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

Items removed from rear seat prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 38,967 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 6 Jan 2021 38,963 miles

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

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

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 30,174 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 30,170 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 23,889 miles

Items removed from boot prior to test

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 18,401 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 18,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,431 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 12,341 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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BG12 KPJ is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BG12 KPJ, 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 BG12 KPJ registered?

BG12 KPJ is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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