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YY12 BBE

2012 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,257 mi
Last recorded89,257 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 BBE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 89,257 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 89,257 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,893 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 76,626 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 76,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 65,738 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 65,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 54,658 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 54,657 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,410 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,631 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,747 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 44,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend removal of wheels for full inspection (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre valve slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight bind to rear wheels

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 36,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend removal of wheels for full inspection (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre valve slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside 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)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished sidewalls

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight bind to rear wheels

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,827 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 27,827 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,396 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2015 27,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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YY12 BBE is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YY12 BBE, 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 YY12 BBE registered?

YY12 BBE is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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