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HJ62 HJY

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

246,505 mi
Last recorded246,505 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 HJY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 246,505 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner CV joint clicks when rotated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Slide door cannot be opened from the outside

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 246,503 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner CV joint clicks when rotated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Slide door cannot be opened from the outside

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 223,625 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Side load door doesn't open from outside

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in gear selector

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 223,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel cooler on underside of vehicle damaged, loose and facing towards the floor. Recommend repair asap.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Side load door doesn't open from outside

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in gear selector

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 201,790 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Also split down edge. (1.1.2 (c))

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

Limited clearance between rear axle and axle bump stops.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush, Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Lamp unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush, Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 201,790 miles

Exhaust system insecure Center Exhaust mounting defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected Brake pad wiring broken and insecure. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth Also split down edge. (1.1.2 (c))

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

Limited clearance between rear axle and axle bump stops.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush, Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Lamp unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Front bush, Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 172,274 miles

Both front wiper blades in poor condition.

Brake pedal wearing smooth Split on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Centre Top brake light not working

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer, minor leakage of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre loosing shape inside edge, recommend replacement asap.

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

Service due indicator on display

Fail 1 Aug 2018 172,274 miles

Both front wiper blades in poor condition.

Brake pedal wearing smooth Split on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Centre Top brake light not working

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer, minor leakage of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre loosing shape inside edge, recommend replacement asap.

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

Service due indicator on display

Pass 14 Aug 2017 157,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 157,079 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported X2 Exhaust hangers broken (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 121,670 miles

Advise engine oil leak.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 121,670 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise cambelt history ?

Advise engine oil leak.

Advise recommend removal of front wheels to fully inspect front brake pads fully.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 87,062 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 87,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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HJ62 HJY is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HJ62 HJY, 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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HJ62 HJY is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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