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J14 YCO

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,048 mi
Last recorded138,048 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 YCO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 138,048 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 131,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 125,244 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 125,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 116,963 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 116,934 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 109,216 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,323 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 100,086 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn handbrake (1.1.1 (b))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS pump mounting bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

fan belt not located on crankshaft pulley correctly

Fail 27 Nov 2020 100,043 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn handbrake (1.1.1 (b))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS pump mounting bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

fan belt not located on crankshaft pulley correctly

Pass 28 Nov 2019 92,407 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,487 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 73,241 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 73,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 53,175 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 37,265 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 37,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J14 YCO is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J14 YCO, 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 J14 YCO registered?

J14 YCO is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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