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PJ12 VGR

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,534 mi
Last recorded137,534 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 VGR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 137,534 miles

front brake pads low

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

outer cv boots deteriorated

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak

slight play in the n/s front arb linkage

wiring to o/s headlamp burnt

Fail 23 Jan 2024 137,534 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak

front brake pads low

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

outer cv boots deteriorated

slight play in the n/s front arb linkage

wiring to o/s headlamp burnt

Pass 1 Feb 2023 125,348 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Reg plate lamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread, worn and deteriorated on outer edge - just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Wingmirror repaired with tape

Fail 30 Jan 2023 125,334 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre below legal limit, worn and deteriorated on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Reg plate lamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread, worn and deteriorated on outer edge - just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Wingmirror repaired with tape

Pass 26 Jan 2022 116,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 166,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bottom bolt missing. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 105,559 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 105,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, o/s just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 91,243 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 90,078 miles

Central Front seat belt buckle casing insecure but not affecting operation

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

oil leak on sump

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,262 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,257 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,796 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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PJ12 VGR is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PJ12 VGR, 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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PJ12 VGR is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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