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LA12 HSE

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,336 mi
Last recorded133,336 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 133,336 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Stone chip to windscreen

Fail 21 Jan 2025 133,334 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Front shock absorbers corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2024 128,917 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire broken

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 128,917 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))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 124,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 119,587 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

all coil springs and handbrake cables corroded

fuel pump damp

fuel pump damp

oil level on min

Pass 18 Jan 2021 114,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly catching arch liners

grease around n/s/f inner cv boot

Fail 18 Jan 2021 114,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly catching arch liners

Pass 20 Jan 2020 110,799 miles

front brake pads low

light corrosion to front coil springs

slight grease emission from nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter

Fail 20 Jan 2020 110,799 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front brake pads low

light corrosion to front coil springs

slight grease emission from nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 29 Nov 2018 102,932 miles

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak

front coil springs corroded

offside side rear side door handle damaged ,but still functional

Fail 28 Nov 2018 102,913 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

all tyre tread depths low between 2.5-3.5mm offside front and nearside rear bald on edges

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak

front coil springs corroded

front wiper blades damaged

offside side rear side door handle damaged ,but still functional

Pass 22 Nov 2017 97,829 miles

corrosion to front coil springs

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 22 Nov 2017 97,827 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

corrosion to front coil springs

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2016 92,521 miles

body damage to n/s/r

child seats fitted in rear

front brake discs worn(lipped)

front pads wearing low (3k approx.)

hand brake travel

under-tray fitted

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2016 92,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

body damage to n/s/r

child seats fitted in rear

front brake discs worn(lipped)

front pads wearing low (3k approx.)

hand brake travel

under-tray fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,682 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 85,682 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 HSE is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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