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YS12 SJO

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,100 mi
Last recorded83,100 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 SJO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 83,100 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Sep 2025 83,082 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2024 77,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 77,019 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,096 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 13 Sep 2023 70,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Sep 2022 62,692 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 62,692 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 55,825 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 50,700 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,200 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres worn on edges and slight perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 28 Aug 2018 38,154 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,336 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 21,021 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 21,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 12,210 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 10,202 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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YS12 SJO is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS12 SJO, 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 YS12 SJO registered?

YS12 SJO is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YS12 SJO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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