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BO53 HEW

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,042 mi
Last recorded92,042 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 HEW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 92,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 92,042 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre box and tail pipe hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 86,237 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 86,237 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 78,994 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 73,451 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 66,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2022 66,611 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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 59,974 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 55,745 miles

Offside Front Lower mirror missing

Fail 6 Aug 2020 55,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower mirror missing

Pass 27 Aug 2019 49,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear uneven ware

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 62,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,846 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,914 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 24,836 miles

Offside secondary wide angle mirror slightly damaged.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 24,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside secondary wide angle mirror slightly 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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BO53 HEW is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BO53 HEW, 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 BO53 HEW registered?

BO53 HEW is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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