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YY61 RUU

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,908 mi
Last recorded62,908 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 RUU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 62,908 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 62,712 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 58,546 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 58,546 miles

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV boot securing clip broken so boot is loose and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected Road spring is not sat correctly in its lower mounting (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Mounting has movement in it and does not sit correctly (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2023 54,350 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 54,342 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 51,946 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 48,843 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 45,649 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 43,061 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 38,895 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 38,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 27,829 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 22,066 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 16,697 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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YY61 RUU is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Silver 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 YY61 RUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YY61 RUU?

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What year was YY61 RUU registered?

YY61 RUU is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is YY61 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 RUU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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