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BN12 RCZ

2012 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,687 mi
Last recorded157,687 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 RCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 157,687 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2026 157,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 151,173 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2025 151,173 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 147,140 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 147,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 142,305 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 135,779 miles

n/s windscreen cracked

n/s/r tyre getting low

wipers poor

Pass 12 Apr 2021 130,811 miles

crack in screen

Pass 9 Mar 2020 116,543 miles

Front Chip in screen

Pass 18 Mar 2019 104,563 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 98,552 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 98,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 85,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2017 85,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,211 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,471 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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BN12 RCZ 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 BN12 RCZ, 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 BN12 RCZ registered?

BN12 RCZ is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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