2012 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · BT61 FBU
2012 Citroen Berlingo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 135,777 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT61 FBU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 135,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT61 FBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Berlingo (BT61 FBU) between November 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
BT61 FBU Mileage History
- 02/11/201514,401 mi
- 02/11/201514,401 mi
- 02/03/201614,702 mi+301 mi
- 17/11/201624,033 mi+9,331 mi
- 14/11/201736,029 mi+11,996 mi
- 14/11/201736,029 mi
- 15/11/201846,666 mi+10,637 mi
- 15/11/201960,261 mi+13,595 mi
- 16/11/202071,766 mi+11,505 mi
- 16/11/202071,766 mi
- 22/11/202185,262 mi+13,496 mi
- 22/11/202185,262 mi
- 25/11/202299,151 mi+13,889 mi
- 25/11/202299,151 mi
- 02/12/2023110,623 mi+11,472 mi
- 04/12/2023110,664 mi+41 mi
- 16/12/2024123,803 mi+13,139 mi
- 21/11/2025135,776 mi+11,973 mi
- 21/11/2025135,777 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,073 miles per year across 19 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: 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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