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YB12 BMV

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,123 mi
Last recorded196,123 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 196,123 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 192,825 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded NSF - OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 192,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded NSF - OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF - OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 175,540 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 175,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 144,954 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 144,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 144,499 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 144,499 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 141,686 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 141,684 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 135,563 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 128,082 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 111,720 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to treadwear indicators

Pass 16 Jul 2015 102,525 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre mishapped

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 BMV is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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