2012 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · BD12 XBZ
2012 Citroen Berlingo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 264,577 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 264,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD12 XBZ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2022
- 264,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD12 XBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Berlingo (BD12 XBZ) between June 2015 and December 2022.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BD12 XBZ Mileage History
- 01/06/201596,220 mi
- 02/06/201596,220 mi
- 13/06/2016114,147 mi+17,927 mi
- 23/10/2017139,949 mi+25,802 mi
- 23/10/2017133,949 mi-6,000 mi
- 29/10/2018156,878 mi+22,929 mi
- 29/10/2018156,878 mi
- 30/10/2019178,147 mi+21,269 mi
- 30/10/2019178,147 mi
- 21/12/2020208,841 mi+30,694 mi
- 08/01/2022240,856 mi+32,015 mi
- 29/12/2022264,577 mi+23,721 mi
Average of roughly 22,217 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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