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YN12 BBU

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,346 mi
Last recorded56,346 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 BBU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 56,346 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 56,346 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 53,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 49,409 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 48,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 45,134 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear nearside and centre seats removed at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 40,447 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside rear brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 30,558 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 24,424 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 23,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 20,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge and perished outer side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 16,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both nearside tyres sidewalls are badly perished

offside front tyres sidewall is slightly perished

offside horn switch inop however nearside working correctly

Fail 23 Jul 2015 16,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both nearside tyres sidewalls are badly perished

offside front tyres sidewall is slightly perished

offside horn switch inop however nearside working correctly

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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YN12 BBU is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YN12 BBU, 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 YN12 BBU registered?

YN12 BBU is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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