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BX12 BXE

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

430,109 mi
Last recorded430,109 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 BXE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 430,109 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 417,333 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 406,091 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 392,932 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 392,896 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 378,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 378,528 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 371,009 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 360,818 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 360,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 331,375 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 294,502 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 294,414 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 266,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 374,720 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 200,516 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2018 197,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 197,405 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 161,322 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 126,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,292 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2014 62,360 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 33,656 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 78 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 BXE is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BX12 BXE, 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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BX12 BXE is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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