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GY61 TLN

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

37,349 mi
Last recorded37,349 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 TLN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 37,349 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 37,349 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 33,699 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 30,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front pad warning wire broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 30,894 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle blowing out excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16c on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 27,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 27,405 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 24,855 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 22,739 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 22,739 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))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 20,571 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 17,072 miles

Offside sliding door inoperative on outer handle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 17,072 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside sliding door inoperative on outer handle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 14,499 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2016 11,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 11,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 9,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades split

Fail 26 Jan 2015 9,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades split

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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GY61 TLN is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GY61 TLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY61 TLN registered?

GY61 TLN is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is GY61 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 TLN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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