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DE12 HBU

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,727 mi
Last recorded130,727 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 HBU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 130,727 miles

Nearside Rear binding

brake pedal rubber worn

possible split air pipe

Fail 2 Mar 2026 130,727 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear binding

brake pedal rubber worn

possible split air pipe

Pass 24 Feb 2025 120,276 miles

brake pedal travel long

rear exhaust broken

rear towbar bracket heavily corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2025 120,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

brake pedal travel long

rear exhaust broken

rear towbar bracket heavily corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 110,920 miles

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

nearside rear door slightly loose upper catch broken

offside front anti roll bar drop link upper dust cover deteriorating

Fail 4 Mar 2024 110,919 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play handbrake (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear door slightly loose upper catch broken

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge and wearing inner edge

offside front anti roll bar drop link upper dust cover deteriorating

offside front cv joint noisy (clicking)

Pass 2 Mar 2023 99,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Feb 2023 99,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2022 90,224 miles

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

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

corrosion to top mounting areas

Fail 2 Mar 2022 90,217 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to top mounting areas

Pass 1 Mar 2021 77,476 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 77,475 miles

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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 69,117 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure pipe bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 62,420 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2019 62,420 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,448 miles

Back box bracket corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 52,448 miles

Back box bracket corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,180 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 44,180 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,277 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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DE12 HBU is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DE12 HBU, 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 DE12 HBU registered?

DE12 HBU is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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