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BG12 OXB

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,803 mi
Last recorded199,803 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OXB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 199,803 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 199,803 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 163,048 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 133,377 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 133,377 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 124,439 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 124,439 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,512 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 87,297 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,075 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,689 miles

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Oct 2015 48,689 miles

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 1 May 2015 44,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Spare tyre missing carrier secure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 May 2015 44,257 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Spare tyre missing carrier secure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Feb 2015 41,616 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

spare tyre missing carrier secure

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 OXB is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OXB, 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 BG12 OXB registered?

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

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