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BK12 VCA

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,879 mi
Last recorded185,879 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VCA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 185,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 178,872 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 172,318 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 159,902 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber rusty

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

Offside Front shock absorber rusty

Pass 1 May 2021 146,138 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 138,434 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 122,211 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2019 122,211 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 122,198 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 112,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON EDGES 4MM WHEEL ALIGNMENT REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON EDGES 4MM WHEEL ALIGNMENT REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 112,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON EDGES 4MM WHEEL ALIGNMENT REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON EDGES 4MM WHEEL ALIGNMENT REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a crack across the top edge but does not affect drivers view currently

Fail 5 Sep 2016 82,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a crack across the top edge but does not affect drivers view currently

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full belt inspection

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)

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 VCA is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 BK12 VCA, 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 VCA is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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