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BL12 BYJ

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,556 mi
Last recorded84,556 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 84,556 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 84,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 76,696 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 76,696 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 71,423 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 71,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 60,895 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 60,895 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 52,276 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 47,344 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 42,316 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 36,431 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 30,376 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 25,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,529 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 BYJ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BL12 BYJ, 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 BYJ registered?

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

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