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LA12 HSD

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

479,482 mi
Last recorded479,482 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 HSD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 479,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 297,477 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 297,477 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 297,372 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake and suspension components badly corroded

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 474,107 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 429,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 234,516 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 2mm inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 213,300 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 213,032 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 191,784 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 165,608 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2017 165,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2017 158,953 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 158,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine osf ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 110,011 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 110,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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LA12 HSD is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LA12 HSD, 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 LA12 HSD registered?

LA12 HSD is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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