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BK12 GVE

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,686 mi
Last recorded158,686 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 GVE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 158,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens cracked but shoes no white light to rear

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 139,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 138,813 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 120,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in zone "A" ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre badly out of shape

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 120,721 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mid hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in zone "A" ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre badly out of shape

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 57,917 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 57,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Seatbelt twisted rear row middle seat

Pass 3 May 2018 51,450 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S + MID ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (1.4.A.2f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 May 2018 51,394 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear Hanger Broken (7.1.1)

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S + MID ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (1.4.A.2f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 43,937 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 34,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2016 33,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 26,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BK12 GVE is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BK12 GVE, 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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BK12 GVE is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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