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BK12 FJN

2012 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

285,527 mi
Last recorded285,527 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 FJN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 285,527 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front discs worn but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on screen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 278,147 miles

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable both (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 266,002 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 266,002 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 224,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 192,469 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 173,376 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 8 Aug 2019 173,376 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 21 Aug 2018 165,685 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 17 Aug 2018 165,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 15 Aug 2017 156,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 14 Aug 2017 156,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 145,404 miles

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 11 Jul 2015 113,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 113,598 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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BK12 FJN is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK12 FJN, 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 BK12 FJN registered?

BK12 FJN is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 August 2012.

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