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SM62 HDJ

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,756 mi
Last recorded83,756 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 HDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 83,756 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 83,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 79,104 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo hose- intercooler joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 79,103 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides housings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (215x60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo hose- intercooler joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 74,233 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 69,853 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 69,852 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both sides DONE (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215x60x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very low on edges (215x60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front undertray and offside front wheel arch liner slightly insecure

fuel tank cradle deformed

Pass 7 Dec 2021 63,790 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 63,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 55,847 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row & rear ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 55,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (RESTING ON REAR SUSPENSION ARM (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 FRONT & REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row & rear ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,796 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 48,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 40,361 miles

1 exhaust bracket snapped

slight mark on windscreen

Pass 26 May 2017 28,158 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 27,859 miles

engine and under covers fitted

engine oil all over under covers

Fail 15 Aug 2016 27,859 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine and under covers fitted

engine oil all over under covers

Pass 1 Oct 2015 22,793 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine under covers cant fully inspect components for under covers

oil leaks

Fail 30 Sep 2015 22,787 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake discs lipped to excess

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine under covers cant fully inspect components for under covers

oil leaks

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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SM62 HDJ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SM62 HDJ, 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 SM62 HDJ registered?

SM62 HDJ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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The MOT history for SM62 HDJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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