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YA12 WJL

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,022 mi
Last recorded179,022 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 WJL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 179,022 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 172,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 159,749 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 149,527 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 149,380 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative screen advises airbags or pretensioner seat belts faulty. (7.1.5 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 140,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 133,317 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 128,109 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 122,849 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 122,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 112,870 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 112,861 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 102,512 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2015 149,376 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 149,376 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 135,292 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YA12 WJL is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA12 WJL, 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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YA12 WJL is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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