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YB12 BMZ

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,416 mi
Last recorded184,416 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 184,416 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 184,416 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 177,545 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 177,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 171,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 164,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 164,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 156,734 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 156,733 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 147,676 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 139,088 miles

Front Brake pedal anti slip provision missing, anti slip provided by corrugations in pedal

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

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Wear wire broken (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 139,088 miles

Front Brake pedal anti slip provision missing, anti slip provided by corrugations in pedal

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

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Wear wire broken (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 130,980 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 130,980 miles

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 122,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Wiper deteriated

Fail 2 Jan 2018 122,823 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Both centre and rear missing (7.1.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Wiper deteriated

Pass 3 Jan 2017 113,939 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 113,622 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint reservoir (2.3.3b)

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 BMZ is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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