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BG12 OWJ

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,757 mi
Last recorded151,757 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 151,757 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads also low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Spare close as well (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers noisy

clutch very heavy

near side front pad wiring cut in half

Fail 2 May 2024 151,757 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi in very poor shape front of dpf (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads also low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Spare close as well (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers noisy

clutch very heavy

near side front pad wiring cut in half

Pass 3 May 2023 134,438 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 134,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle row of seats (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 116,045 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2022 116,043 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 99,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 99,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 87,154 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 66,245 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 66,245 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 34,348 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 34,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,491 miles

Centre Rear seat belt in poor codition

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre has small cuts in tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 31,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear seat belt in poor codition

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre has small cuts in tread

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 25,629 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 25,612 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle rear (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BG12 OWJ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BG12 OWJ, 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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BG12 OWJ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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