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BG12 UOY

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

266,032 mi
Last recorded266,032 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 266,032 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 266,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 240,596 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 211,049 miles

Front brake pad sensor wire cut through

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 211,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake pad sensor wire cut through

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 182,995 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 177,446 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 158,651 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 138,446 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 138,446 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 114,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 97,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 86,818 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 86,818 miles

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

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 UOY is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UOY, 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 UOY is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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