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YB12 BMU

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,217 mi
Last recorded179,217 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 BMU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 179,217 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 179,215 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 167,616 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 167,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 147,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 147,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 140,367 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 140,367 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 139,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 137,212 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 132,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 121,049 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on dash board

Fail 2 Mar 2017 113,026 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on dash board

Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,110 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Aug 2015 94,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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YB12 BMU is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Silver 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 YB12 BMU, 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 YB12 BMU registered?

YB12 BMU is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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