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GU12 VUD

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,159 mi
Last recorded208,159 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VUD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 208,159 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 208,153 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 191,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively drum brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

front brake pad wear sensor broken

possible dpf blockage warning message illuminated

Fail 23 Mar 2023 191,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively drum brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

front brake pad wear sensor broken

possible dpf blockage warning message illuminated

Pass 23 Mar 2022 163,797 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 163,794 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 133,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Mar 2021 133,501 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,341 miles

Central exhaust mount defective

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel rim distorted

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from around union hose to pipe near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant bottle empty

rear brake imbalance

Fail 6 Mar 2020 106,317 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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked across drivers view zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

rear brake imbalance

Central exhaust mount defective

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel rim distorted

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from around union hose to pipe near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant bottle empty

Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,527 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,113 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,645 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,805 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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GU12 VUD is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU12 VUD, 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 GU12 VUD registered?

GU12 VUD is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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