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YJ12 FRL

2012 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,089 mi
Last recorded42,089 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 FRL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 42,089 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 40,957 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 40,957 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 40,463 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 39,293 miles

Rear o/s & n/s coil springs corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 38,336 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 36,582 miles

Offside Front Brake discs, slightly worn on outer surface

Rear o/s & n/s coil springs, slightly thinned by corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2020 36,127 miles

Rear O/S & N/S Coil springs, slightly thinned by corrosion.

Pass 28 May 2019 34,589 miles

Rear O/S & N/S Coil springs, slightly thinned by corrosion.

Pass 24 May 2018 33,134 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,552 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 31,552 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 29,650 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,860 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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YJ12 FRL is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ12 FRL, 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 YJ12 FRL registered?

YJ12 FRL is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YJ12 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ12 FRL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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