2012 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · AD12 ELV
2012 Citroen Berlingo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 123,897 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD12 ELV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 123,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD12 ELV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Berlingo (AD12 ELV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AD12 ELV Mileage History
- 26/10/2023117,919 mi
- 22/10/2024121,011 mi+3,092 mi
- 23/10/2024121,011 mi
- 29/10/2025123,896 mi+2,885 mi
- 29/10/2025123,897 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,974 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Berlingo (Mk2 pre-facelift)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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