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CS12 CMS

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

323,056 mi
Last recorded323,056 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS12 CMS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 323,056 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 304,220 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 279,328 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 279,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 238,400 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 205,604 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 176,865 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 176,865 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 167,520 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 146,716 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 146,716 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 123,235 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,117 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 83,317 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 833,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' as bin removed (8.3.1a)

no taxi road test done

Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,571 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,556 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,827 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,567 miles

both front tyres close to taxi limit

Pass 19 Feb 2013 20,523 miles

all tyres wearing low to 2mm

Fail 18 Feb 2013 20,515 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

all tyres wearing low to 2mm

Pass 16 Mar 2012 62 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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CS12 CMS is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CS12 CMS, 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 CS12 CMS registered?

CS12 CMS is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is CS12 CMS safe to buy?

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