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AO61 XUJ

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,392 mi
Last recorded185,392 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 185,392 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 185,392 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 175,939 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 162,464 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 146,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 146,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 142,957 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 142,957 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 136,218 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 127,347 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 127,347 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre rear not retracting (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 116,219 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 116,219 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 105,456 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing rear bolt of front subframe (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,908 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 87,450 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 87,198 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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AO61 XUJ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO61 XUJ, 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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What year was AO61 XUJ registered?

AO61 XUJ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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