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SJ62 VVU

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,909 mi
Last recorded86,909 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 VVU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 86,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut Tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 86,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut Tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 84,146 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 84,134 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 81,600 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 81,580 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 79,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint/ wishbone end... has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,124 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 78,040 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 75,276 miles

rear service brake has a slight lag in operation

Fail 16 Oct 2020 75,106 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 70,587 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 60,960 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 60,957 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected slide retaining bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 50,756 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 42,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,774 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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SJ62 VVU is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SJ62 VVU, 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 SJ62 VVU registered?

SJ62 VVU is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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The MOT history for SJ62 VVU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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