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BD61 XLJ

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

347,141 mi
Last recorded347,141 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 XLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 347,141 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 345,447 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 321,619 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2024 320,889 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 177,916 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023
Pass 24 Jan 2022 161,396 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 124,260 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 103,866 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 102,977 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 87,503 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 118,737 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 109,853 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 109,853 miles

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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BD61 XLJ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD61 XLJ, 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

How do I check the history of BD61 XLJ?

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What year was BD61 XLJ registered?

BD61 XLJ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is BD61 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 XLJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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