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YP12 HCU

2012 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,057 mi
Last recorded184,057 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 HCU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 184,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 168,017 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 168,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 150,509 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 135,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 129,367 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 114,322 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 114,322 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 95,481 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 73,913 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 56,045 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 56,045 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,740 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,601 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2015 36,421 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YP12 HCU is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YP12 HCU, 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 YP12 HCU registered?

YP12 HCU is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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