2012 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · DE12 UNS
2012 Citroen Berlingo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 118,608 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE12 UNS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 118,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE12 UNS 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 (DE12 UNS) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DE12 UNS Mileage History
- 26/10/202294,165 mi
- 31/10/2023102,680 mi+8,515 mi
- 08/11/2024111,543 mi+8,863 mi
- 27/03/2026118,600 mi+7,057 mi
- 28/03/2026118,608 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 7,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Berlingo (Mk2 pre-facelift)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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