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A27 BPS

2012 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

224,760 mi
Last recorded224,760 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 BPS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 224,760 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 212,180 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 203,478 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 199,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 194,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 187,073 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 166,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear mounting bush deteriorating,but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured colour is very pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush deteriorating,but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured colour is very pale (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 166,376 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))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear mounting bush deteriorating,but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured colour is very pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush deteriorating,but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured colour is very pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 150,750 miles

EML / message being displayed

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 150,749 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete rubber has worn through (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML / message being displayed

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 123,470 miles

Brake pedal rubber is starting to wear through

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes are deteriorating

Fail 30 Mar 2017 123,469 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

BOTH front tyre very near the wear limits

Brake pedal rubber is starting to wear through

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN OT THE WEAR LIMITS OF 1.6mm

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes are deteriorating

Offside rear tyre near wear limits

Pass 30 Mar 2016 96,589 miles

front inner brake pads appear worn

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,286 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 79,286 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside door mirror is damaged.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A27 BPS is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A27 BPS, 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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A27 BPS is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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