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BXI 856

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,838 mi
Last recorded71,838 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXI 856
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 71,838 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 68,019 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 64,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [greased] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 61,759 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 61,712 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 56,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 56,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,784 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mid to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,144 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 27 Mar 2019 46,144 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,286 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,521 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,708 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 21 Mar 2016 25,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BXI 856 is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BXI 856, 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 BXI 856 registered?

BXI 856 is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is BXI 856 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BXI 856 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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