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NX12 VKV

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

186,553 mi
Last recorded186,553 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 VKV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 186,553 miles

Central Fuel hose insecure under vehicle, between fuel tank and PAT fluid tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour emitting white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated out rigger at front of sill - corroded/holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower portion of door very corroded/holed with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour emitting white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges (consistent with underinflation) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges (consistent with underinflation) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front exhaust flexible front pipe - deteriorated but not leaking or insecure

Rear tail lamp unit - broken but not adversely affecting light output

componentry at underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 170,815 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 170,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 91,473 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 91,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 76,817 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 76,817 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 37,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 67,309 miles

Exhaust system insecure two mountings corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,463 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 64,463 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 60,068 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 59,988 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,598 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 54,598 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 49,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 40,131 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 40,131 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,233 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,551 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 26 Feb 2015 28,551 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

nearside front wiper slight splitting

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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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NX12 VKV is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 NX12 VKV, 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 NX12 VKV registered?

NX12 VKV is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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