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FM12 GZC

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,647 mi
Last recorded89,647 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 GZC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 89,647 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2024 141,360 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 84,384 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 all rear seats ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 84,384 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 all rear seats ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 82,659 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 81,660 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2020 81,105 miles

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

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

audible knocking noise on offside front suspension- all checks carried out and report ok. further inspection/strip down required

Fail 7 Jul 2020 81,102 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

audible knocking noise on offside front suspension- all checks carried out and report ok. further inspection/strip down required

Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,625 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 77,609 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both wiper smearing

Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,331 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2017 68,585 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 62,902 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre nail in tread

Offside rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,495 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre nail in tread

Offside rear tyre nail in tread

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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FM12 GZC is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FM12 GZC, 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 FM12 GZC registered?

FM12 GZC is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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The MOT history for FM12 GZC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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