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DF12 UZP

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,552 mi
Last recorded181,552 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 UZP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 181,552 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 181,498 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected caliper leaver damaged resulting in brake sticking on un able to turn wheel when vehicle lifted (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed brake pipe rubbing against gear box end cap with abs wiring attached (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central exhaust heatshield damaged and insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2024 181,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 172,296 miles

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

Rear doors do not latch closed securely

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 172,296 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear doors do not latch closed securely

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 157,119 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 157,119 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 147,525 miles

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

Offside Front cv boot perishing

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 147,525 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front cv boot perishing

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 137,624 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 120,965 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 102,848 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,529 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 88,529 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 75,039 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 75,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,242 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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DF12 UZP is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DF12 UZP, 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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DF12 UZP is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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