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AJ12 SYW

2012 Citroen Berlingo

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,649 mi
Last recorded178,649 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Berlingo78,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 SYW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 178,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 163,270 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 151,823 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM BOTH OUTER CV GAITORS

Pass 21 Jun 2023 137,117 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Pass 14 Jun 2022 123,598 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

no smoke reading during test

Pass 12 Jul 2021 110,130 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 99,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,048 miles

both rear tyres cracking

zero emissions no print out

Fail 23 Jul 2019 89,048 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking

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

both rear tyres cracking

poly belt cracking

zero emissions no print out

Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,544 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 78,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 66,800 miles

both front tyres low on edges

both rear tyres low on outer edges

zero emissions no print out

Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,759 miles

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

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

zero emissions no print out

Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2015 38,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lump o/s/r tyre and tyre low 3mm

o/s/f tyre low 2.5mm

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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AJ12 SYW is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ12 SYW, 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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AJ12 SYW is a 2012 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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