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BJ12 DXX

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,025 mi
Last recorded202,025 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 DXX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 202,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 201,977 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 196,080 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 196,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp smashed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 194,848 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 194,848 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 199,472 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 170,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 192,380 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 190,232 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 190,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 187,689 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 184,871 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 181,940 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 178,925 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 178,924 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BJ12 DXX is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ12 DXX, 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 BJ12 DXX registered?

BJ12 DXX is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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