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SP12 FAA

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,443 mi
Last recorded73,443 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 FAA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 73,443 miles

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

Offside cv boot leaking

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2026 73,443 miles

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

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

Offside cv boot leaking

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2025 67,383 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 67,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 55,284 miles

Offside Rear light unit damaged. casing missing

Fail 5 Jan 2024 55,284 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged. casing missing

Nearside Front Outer disc housing being serverely scored from brake pad anti rattle shim grinding in to disc

Pass 25 Jan 2023 75,149 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tytres just in limits on 1.6 mm acroos tread area

Fail 25 Jan 2023 75,149 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tytres just in limits on 1.6 mm acroos tread area

Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,441 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2022 62,441 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2020 41,572 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s wiper split

o/s/f tyre getting close to legal limit

Fail 28 Oct 2020 41,572 miles

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s wiper split

o/s/f tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 10 Oct 2019 29,096 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 28,246 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 26,666 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,436 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 13,443 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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SP12 FAA 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 SP12 FAA, 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 SP12 FAA registered?

SP12 FAA is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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The MOT history for SP12 FAA 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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