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BX12 HCU

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,782 mi
Last recorded47,782 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 47,782 miles

high level brake light inop.

Fail 19 Nov 2025 47,778 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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))

high level brake light inop.

Pass 4 Dec 2024 44,930 miles

Central Upper brake light inop

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 44,930 miles

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

Central Upper brake light inop

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 43,786 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light inop.

Front light pitting front brake discs

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

Rear light pitting rear brake discs

Fail 30 Nov 2023 43,786 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper brake light inop.

Front light pitting front brake discs

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

Rear light pitting rear brake discs

Pass 13 Dec 2022 41,990 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 41,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 38,098 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 38,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 35,334 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 33,152 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 33,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 31,520 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 28,012 miles

advise top + bottom engine covers fitted

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 22,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

engine and vehicle under covers fitted at time of test

nearside front tyre beginning to perish (sidewall)

nearside rear brake slightly binding on

nearside rear tyre beginning to perish (sidewall)

offside front tyre beginning to perish (sidewall)

offside rear brake slightly binding on

offside rear tyre beginning to perish (sidewall)

wheel covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2016 17,914 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 17,634 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 HCU is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX12 HCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX12 HCU registered?

BX12 HCU is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is BX12 HCU safe to buy?

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