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BJ12 DZB

2012 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,918 mi
Last recorded185,918 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 185,918 miles

FRONT FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

FRONT INNER WING COVERS LOOSE , ALSO REAR HEAT SHIELD

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

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

SPARE TYRE BELOW LIMIT

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH /L (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 185,908 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (d))

FRONT FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

FRONT INNER WING COVERS LOOSE , ALSO REAR HEAT SHIELD

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

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

SPARE TYRE BELOW LIMIT

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH /L (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 179,859 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOPTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

REAR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

wishbone bushes splitting both sides

Fail 17 Apr 2025 179,858 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOPTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

REAR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

wishbone bushes splitting both sides

Pass 2 May 2024 175,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 175,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 149,726 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 129,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 112,065 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 112,065 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 94,339 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,839 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 80,839 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,188 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,470 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,470 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,492 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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BJ12 DZB is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in White 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 BJ12 DZB, 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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BJ12 DZB is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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