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KP12 VTZ

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,976 mi
Last recorded91,976 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 VTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 91,976 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 91,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded At brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded At caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 86,972 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

dip stick broken

Fail 5 Aug 2024 86,972 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

dip stick broken

Pass 27 Jul 2023 82,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at intercooler / piping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area over exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Jul 2023 82,057 miles

Exhaust system insecure front downpipe mtg sheared/rotted (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure main silencer brkt sheared/rotten [resting on rear cross piece/axle] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at intercooler / piping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area over exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge/ close to ply..cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge/ close to ply..cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 76,081 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. debris under and behind seat ---seat fully forward (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended multi-twists---jammed (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper seized on (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 168kgf R 65kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel front and rear performance inadequate to achieve overall figures required (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge/ close to ply..cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge/ close to ply..cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 70,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 70,264 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear most and centre hangers detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,494 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 65,490 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r 253kgf... o/s/r 128kgf (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 62,445 miles

AIR CON not cold.... low gas? / not switching pump?

service due 750 miles

Fail 24 Jul 2019 62,442 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour paint burnt off bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment operates notch 4 to 11 (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s 192kgf... o/s 106kgf.. o/s 50% of n/s/r (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.04mm.. multi flat spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

AIR CON not cold.... low gas? / not switching pump?

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge multi flat spots.,.. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

service due 750 miles

Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,105 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 58,105 miles

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

Both front brake discs have corrosion build-up, advise to remove same to eliminate vibration through pedal.

Both parking brakes giving 150kgs.

Engine coolant expansion hose to reservoir has slight leak.

Nearside Front rotational noise from wheel hub area, unable to determine brakes or bearing, advise to have checked.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 52,662 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,763 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,313 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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KP12 VTZ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KP12 VTZ, 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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KP12 VTZ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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