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BL12 VJD

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

188,039 mi
Last recorded188,039 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 188,039 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 188,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 174,817 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 167,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 157,294 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 157,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 139,668 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 115,355 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 82,531 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 82,531 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 70,622 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,599 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 60,218 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 60,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 54,703 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VJD is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VJD, 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 VJD registered?

BL12 VJD is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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