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GV12 SZC

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,996 mi
Last recorded165,996 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 SZC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 165,996 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 165,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 155,834 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 1,560 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil leak but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Mud Guard slightly loose

Fail 27 Jun 2023 147,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil leak but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Mud Guard slightly loose

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 140,706 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 134,674 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 134,669 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working x2 osf / nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 132,044 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 128,694 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 128,694 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 117,642 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 117,642 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,301 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 87,300 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 53,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,905 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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GV12 SZC is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GV12 SZC, 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 GV12 SZC registered?

GV12 SZC is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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