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YY12 NNJ

2012 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,181 mi
Last recorded139,181 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 139,181 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav removed from windscreen.

Offside Rear Bumper bar corroded at offside.

Steering notchy in operation.

Fail 6 Aug 2026 139,181 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holed / corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens faded, throwing white light to rear. (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 195/65/15

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav removed from windscreen.

Offside Rear Bumper bar corroded at offside.

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking across tread, also worn on outer edge 0 mm, 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering notchy in operation.

Pass 7 Aug 2025 132,967 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 132,947 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 127,541 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 127,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working Both NS and OS (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 119,572 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 119,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 115,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 115,887 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 111,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 111,123 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 103,004 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 165,251 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 162,294 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm/badly worn/cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre on 3mm on outer tread

Fail 18 Jul 2019 162,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm/badly worn/cracked and perished

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm on outer tread

Pass 12 Jul 2018 155,908 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 155,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,906 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 82,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 97,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 97,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

passengers wiper slightly smeering

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 NNJ is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NNJ, 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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YY12 NNJ is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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