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FL12 XVW

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,263 mi
Last recorded161,263 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XVW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 161,263 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 158,719 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 158,709 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre wall ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust fouling on floor

Pass 11 Mar 2024 153,689 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 153,689 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 149,258 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 149,258 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 147,001 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective fouling body (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 147,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective fouling body (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 140,859 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 140,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 136,152 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 131,540 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 131,538 miles

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 128,419 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 123,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lamp damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2016 111,052 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 111,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,489 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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FL12 XVW is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FL12 XVW, 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 FL12 XVW registered?

FL12 XVW is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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