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YR12 ZXN

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,176 mi
Last recorded98,176 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 ZXN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 98,176 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tail light lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 98,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working stop lamps not visible when position light are on. Bulbs possibly wrong or fitted wrong. (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on both edges. Tyre is on the limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tail light lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 87,370 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 87,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 71,942 miles

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

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

all rear passanger seats not present at time of inspection

Fail 25 Aug 2023 71,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all rear passanger seats not present at time of inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2022 56,420 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 52,796 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 48,888 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 42,343 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 34,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 30,741 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 30,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 26,656 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 22,977 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2015 17,370 miles

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

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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YR12 ZXN is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR12 ZXN, 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 YR12 ZXN registered?

YR12 ZXN is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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