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BD12 YFF

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

265,314 mi
Last recorded265,314 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YFF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 265,314 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 250,236 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 235,423 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2023 235,376 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 235,309 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2023 233,772 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 220,936 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 220,723 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 220,412 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 116,051 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 115,640 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018
Pass 18 Oct 2017 93,384 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 933,254 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,023 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Jun 2015 47,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BD12 YFF is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BD12 YFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 YFF registered?

BD12 YFF is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is BD12 YFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 YFF shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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