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LC12 NUW

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,473 mi
Last recorded165,473 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 NUW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 165,473 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 163,400 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 159,810 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 154,731 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 151,033 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 144,516 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 136,593 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 127,982 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 127,982 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 117,892 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 117,892 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 106,598 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 106,598 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 73,022 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 73,022 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LC12 NUW is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC12 NUW, 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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LC12 NUW is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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