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BG12 TXC

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,791 mi
Last recorded140,791 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 TXC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 140,791 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

slack/travel in handbrake

Fail 22 Sep 2025 140,788 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

slack/travel in handbrake

Pass 19 Aug 2024 137,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 124,112 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 114,993 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 105,050 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 105,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 99,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,477 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s front wear sensor cut through (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 93,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on wheel worn through to inner cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s front wear sensor cut through (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 85,675 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 74,318 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,678 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,862 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2015 46,862 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

high level brake light inop

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 TXC is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXC, 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 TXC registered?

BG12 TXC is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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