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SO12 FKV

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

331,326 mi
Last recorded331,326 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 FKV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 331,326 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively unable to see brake pads (1.2.1 (f))

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

Smell of fumes under bonnet

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

offside and nearside front inner wheel arch covers insecure (slight)

Pass 14 Aug 2024 329,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 329,637 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside headlight has water ingress

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 327,276 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front brake pads rattling in carriers, shims deteriorated

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight has water ingress

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 318,040 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 318,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding door wont open from outside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 274,814 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 240,321 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 240,195 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 208,806 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 208,803 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 170,306 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 130,870 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 130,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 103,869 miles

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

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

emits slight blue smoke under load

Fail 7 Dec 2016 103,867 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure and fowling wheel (3.5.1d)

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

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

emits slight blue smoke under load

Pass 19 May 2016 92,239 miles

rear tyres are worn on the inner egde, will need replacing very soon

Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,416 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 89,416 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,047 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,456 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 63,456 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 48,196 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,196 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,450 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 33,416 miles

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

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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SO12 FKV is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SO12 FKV, 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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SO12 FKV is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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