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BL12 VJA

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,004 mi
Last recorded71,004 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VJA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 71,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear tyres tread wearing uneven,

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 50,970 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 50,970 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 43,136 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 43,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 35,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 34,885 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Worn down to metal (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge within tyre tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,030 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 28,030 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,987 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 19,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VJA is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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