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MA12 UPL

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,301 mi
Last recorded156,301 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 UPL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 156,301 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 156,301 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 147,878 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides os/ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 139,652 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 139,652 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2023 138,396 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 138,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 136,795 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 135,799 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 135,796 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2020 135,370 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 114,195 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

coolant mixture looks weak

screen wash bottle cap missing

Fail 11 Apr 2019 114,195 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

coolant mixture looks weak

screen wash bottle cap missing

Pass 16 Apr 2018 106,744 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 106,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,546 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,014 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,445 miles

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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MA12 UPL is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA12 UPL, 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 MA12 UPL registered?

MA12 UPL is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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