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YY61 UCR

2012 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

256,395 mi
Last recorded256,395 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 UCR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 256,395 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 256,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 221,238 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 221,238 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 118,080 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 108,170 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 88,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 69,252 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 69,252 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,180 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 65,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Adjuster Deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Sill Damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 57,990 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Sill Damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,536 miles

Centre Front undertray damaged/hanging down

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 49,536 miles

Centre Front undertray damaged/hanging down

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 39,165 miles

Nearside rear outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 39,165 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UCR is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YY61 UCR, 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 YY61 UCR registered?

YY61 UCR is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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