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FV12 JHH

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,501 mi
Last recorded148,501 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 JHH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 148,501 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack knuckle (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 148,434 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both wheels (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack knuckle (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2022 130,329 miles

clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

exhaust leak at turbo area

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2022 130,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

exhaust leak at turbo area

Pass 20 Oct 2021 116,523 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 116,523 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding excessive bind on n/s/r wheel unable to brake test (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,707 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 80,605 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 71,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both centre and rear mounts detached (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,172 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 57,172 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,322 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,572 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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FV12 JHH is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FV12 JHH, 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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FV12 JHH is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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