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BX12 GZU

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,456 mi
Last recorded193,456 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 GZU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 193,456 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 190,500 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 190,497 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin appears to be leaking front pipe flex area/s (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 178,020 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 174,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc appears to be discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 174,083 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc appears to be discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 143,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 231,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake Pedal Appears Long in Travel

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger Step Corroded

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 GZU is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BX12 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

BX12 GZU is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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