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AO12 YLJ

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,442 mi
Last recorded165,442 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 165,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 154,565 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

STRONG ADVISE CRACK IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

Fail 16 Jan 2019 154,560 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER CV BOOT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working no noise from pump (3.5 (a))

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

ENGINE OILY

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

RADIATOR SIGNS OF LEAKING

STRONG ADVISE CRACK IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

Pass 18 Jan 2018 120,993 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 16 Jan 2018 120,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

high level brake light not working

management light on and pariculate filter level low

nearside front brake wear wire broken

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

water in header tank close to min

Pass 20 Jan 2017 91,599 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nearside rear light lense

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Aug 2015 48,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm through centre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 48,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm through centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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AO12 YLJ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 91,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 YLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AO12 YLJ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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