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YY12 NGU

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,461 mi
Last recorded108,461 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 NGU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 108,461 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 108,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 100,817 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 96,516 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 96,516 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 90,599 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 82,980 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,472 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 73,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,811 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords showing slight cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear fog light lens showing slight crack

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting of on outer edge but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 62,811 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords showing slight cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear fog light lens showing slight crack

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting of on outer edge but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,341 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear light unit damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 32,100 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured lens cracked (1.3.2e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres perished and cracked

nearside rear light lens damaged

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 NGU is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,453 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YY12 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

YY12 NGU is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is YY12 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 NGU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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