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BJ12 XDX

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,553 mi
Last recorded66,553 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XDX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 66,553 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Fail 22 Apr 2026 66,553 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 30 Apr 2025 63,909 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 63,909 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 61,413 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 58,451 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 58,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 May 2022 56,767 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,539 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 49,539 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,049 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,365 miles

no rear seats fitted, wheel chair vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2018 30,999 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 30,999 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 21,575 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 21,575 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 20,986 miles

rear exhaust rubber snapped but still secure

Fail 5 Apr 2017 20,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged cut to cords (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust rubber snapped but still secure

Pass 6 Apr 2016 17,984 miles

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 7 Apr 2015 15,472 miles

deep cut in nearside front tyre but not down to cords

offside rear sill trim damaged slightly adrift

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 XDX is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XDX, 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 XDX registered?

BJ12 XDX is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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