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BX12 BVN

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

471,650 mi
Last recorded471,650 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 BVN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 471,650 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 277,228 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 265,115 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 265,106 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 1st row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 1st row (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 20 May 2023 150,226 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 150,222 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 232,343 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2021 232,215 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 232,191 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended front seat belt (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 366,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 366,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 219,911 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 219,911 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 210,810 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 210,784 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 205,754 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout

Fail 3 Sep 2019 205,701 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 190,278 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 177,714 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 177,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 164,996 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 164,787 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 149,966 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 136,333 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 136,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 108,096 miles

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

front discs are worn on the inner face..

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,846 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 58,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 58,164 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,928 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 25,738 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 169 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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BX12 BVN is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 BX12 BVN, 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 BX12 BVN registered?

BX12 BVN is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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