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FG12 DVU

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

204,402 mi
Last recorded204,402 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 DVU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 204,402 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 192,805 miles

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 187,332 miles

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))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 184,179 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2022 184,179 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2021 184,176 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 184,176 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 170,474 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 156,645 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 140,822 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 126,912 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 110,297 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,300 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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FG12 DVU is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FG12 DVU, 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 FG12 DVU registered?

FG12 DVU is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FG12 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 DVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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