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BJ12 DYO

2012 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,263 mi
Last recorded125,263 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 DYO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 125,263 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 113,497 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 113,496 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch cover and wear to outer and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant below min

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to delaminate (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 103,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 103,045 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing has come apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing has come apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 88,359 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 88,359 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 82,192 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2020 82,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 74,740 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2019 74,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 66,603 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 66,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

spare tyre defective below 1.6

Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,223 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 57,222 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,281 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 45,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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BJ12 DYO 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 55.6%.

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 BJ12 DYO, 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 BJ12 DYO registered?

BJ12 DYO is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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