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S44 TVE

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests36 (24 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,522 mi
Last recorded120,522 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 TVE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

24 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 120,522 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Diff mounting Bush’s worn

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 120,522 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Diff mounting Bush’s worn

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2026 181,856 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 181,856 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 114,213 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 114,213 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 108,175 miles

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 106,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2024 106,160 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 100,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 100,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 100,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Instrument panel showing rear lights inoperative.

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,905 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 95,935 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 95,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 74,665 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 74,663 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 85,997 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer C V,gaitor slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2020 65,983 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer C V,gaitor slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2020 77,427 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage sweat but no sign of a deffinite leak (2.1.5 (a))

steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 65,089 miles

Rear exhaust joint clamp is broken although the system is securely mounted

power steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Fail 9 May 2019 65,080 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake application is uneven (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust joint clamp is broken although the system is securely mounted

power steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Pass 24 May 2018 53,574 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 44,740 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,175 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,565 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,310 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 34,310 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 28,181 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,455 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 22,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,972 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 23,972 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 17,457 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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S44 TVE is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 S44 TVE, 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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S44 TVE is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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