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YN61 JRU

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,235 mi
Last recorded139,235 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN61 JRU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 139,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2025 134,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 134,564 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 129,944 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 126,639 miles

Slight knocking noise on front - suspect shockers or anti roll bar links - no movement found during mot

Fail 17 Aug 2023 126,637 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - getting close to limit and bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 2mm - advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aprox 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight knocking noise on front - suspect shockers or anti roll bar links - no movement found during mot

Pass 9 Aug 2022 114,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S SCORED AND CORRODED INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH N/S AND O/S COLOUR WEAK (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 107,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

PASSENGER AIR BAG TURNED OFF

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S AND O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 107,319 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

PASSENGER AIR BAG TURNED OFF

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S AND O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 101,382 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,082 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 85,082 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 65,633 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 49,047 miles

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 49,047 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,813 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 35,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 26,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

middle section exhaust,mounting deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,972 miles

middle section exhaust,mounting deteriorated

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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YN61 JRU is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YN61 JRU, 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 YN61 JRU registered?

YN61 JRU is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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