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YN12 BFU

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,038 mi
Last recorded32,038 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 BFU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 32,038 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 30,988 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 30,168 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 28,559 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 27,091 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 25,701 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 23,777 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 21,327 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 18,026 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 18,026 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central EXHAUST RUBBERS BROKE BUT STILL SECURE

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 16,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust support rubbers broken

Pass 13 Jan 2016 13,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 9,720 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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YN12 BFU is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BFU, 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 BFU registered?

YN12 BFU is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is YN12 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN12 BFU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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