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LB62 MLJ

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

279,376 mi
Last recorded279,376 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 MLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 279,376 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on chassis around gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 279,376 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (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))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

ABS pump insecure

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

Engine ECU Insecure

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on chassis around gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 266,848 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 266,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 248,850 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2024 248,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 224,367 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 224,367 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 206,855 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 206,855 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 189,536 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 189,536 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 172,459 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 157,847 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Aug 2018 157,846 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,700 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 84,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm size = 215/65-15 C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm size = 215/65-15 C (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 66,437 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 65,753 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 65,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LB62 MLJ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LB62 MLJ, 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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LB62 MLJ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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