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BL12 BYD

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,052 mi
Last recorded131,052 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 BYD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 131,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,599 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2022 117,564 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2021 103,936 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 103,934 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,482 miles

Front Pads wearing low & Brake Discs are worn/pitted

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

Wipers seem a little slow

Pass 28 Jun 2019 76,288 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 76,288 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,622 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Noise from nearside rear wheel area,requires further investigation

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 57,622 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Noise from nearside rear wheel area,requires further investigation

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 41,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall but not deep enough to expose cords

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 41,989 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall but not deep enough to expose cords

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 32,810 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 24,085 miles

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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BL12 BYD is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BL12 BYD, 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 BL12 BYD registered?

BL12 BYD is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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