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BL12 ULB

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,719 mi
Last recorded205,719 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 ULB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 205,719 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 205,672 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 14 Jul 2021 125,192 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jul 2021 125,189 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jun 2020 90,966 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,635 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 76,635 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))

Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 59,539 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 59,539 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported center silencer (7.1.1)

Central Rear Lower passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Central Rear Upper passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,690 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 45,690 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,088 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 37,088 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 31,905 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 ULB 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 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 ULB, 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 ULB is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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