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LC12 XVS

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

249,626 mi
Last recorded249,626 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 XVS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 249,626 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 249,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 151,821 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 151,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 148,435 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 142,554 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 142,554 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 134,515 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 127,752 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 127,727 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 119,906 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated hole in boot but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 119,906 miles

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

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated hole in boot but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 113,908 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))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 113,899 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 112,412 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 112,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 133,114 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs worn,front brake pads wearing

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 XVS is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LC12 XVS, 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 LC12 XVS registered?

LC12 XVS is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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