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SH12 JZW

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,178 mi
Last recorded168,178 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 JZW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 168,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Nov 2025 168,165 miles

Exhaust system insecure in three places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Nov 2024 153,916 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 153,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 143,642 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rows ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 136,158 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring areas both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 125,484 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 123,267 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 123,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable damaged and in poor condition

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 118,401 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 118,401 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 111,084 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 111,084 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 106,631 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 106,630 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 98,107 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 88,732 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 88,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SH12 JZW is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SH12 JZW, 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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SH12 JZW is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 May 2012.

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