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YP61 VLC

2012 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,921 mi
Last recorded115,921 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 VLC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 115,921 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 109,914 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 109,914 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 101,117 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Nov 2023 101,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 93,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 84,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 79,311 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 79,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 79,213 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 79,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2018 65,160 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 65,160 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant below minimum

Pass 4 Feb 2017 43,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 24,593 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 24,591 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 15,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YP61 VLC is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YP61 VLC, 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 YP61 VLC registered?

YP61 VLC is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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