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BL12 GWZ

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,643 mi
Last recorded95,643 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 95,643 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 95,643 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 90,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 2.5mm in primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 2.1mm in primary grooves, Bud 215/65/15 100H XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 90,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 2.5mm in primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 2.1mm in primary grooves, Bud 215/65/15 100H XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,429 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 87,387 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,010 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Service due warning on

Fail 17 Mar 2023 85,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Service due warning on

Pass 17 Mar 2022 83,323 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 May 2020 75,634 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 75,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,806 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repair already carried out (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 71,806 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repair already carried out (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure swapped with spare (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,607 miles

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

engine and gear oil leaking

exhaust silencer bracket broken and has had a temporary repair but is supporting the exhaust

gear change stiff

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 29 Mar 2018 68,607 miles

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

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

engine and gear oil leaking

exhaust silencer bracket broken and has had a temporary repair but is supporting the exhaust

gear change stiff

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,739 miles

Nearside Rear tyre mishaped

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,150 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 53,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,537 miles

Offside registration light unit damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2015 50,537 miles

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

Offside registration light unit damaged

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 GWZ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GWZ, 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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BL12 GWZ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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