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YK12 GCN

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,464 mi
Last recorded75,464 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 GCN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

metal section of rear brake hose into caliper slight pitting both sides

Fail 16 Aug 2023 75,464 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

metal section of rear brake hose into caliper slight pitting both sides

Pass 17 Aug 2022 73,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both corroded at caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both corroded at caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 72,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are lipped and slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sill slightly damaged.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 115,283 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are lipped and slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill slightly damaged.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 68,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Sill damaged

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

Pass 28 May 2020 68,048 miles

Nearside Rear sill badly damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2020 108,854 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear sill badly damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 64,011 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear to rear of both coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 64,011 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear to rear of both coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 59,145 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 16 May 2018 59,145 miles

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

clutch slipping

Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside sill damaged but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 53,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe bracket broken (7.1.1)

Cooling system expansion bottle empty

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside sill damaged but not seriously weakened

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from intercooler hose

Vehicle slightly corroded underneath

Pass 19 May 2016 49,580 miles

nearside sill damaged

oil leak on intercooler

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 39,889 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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YK12 GCN is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YK12 GCN, 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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YK12 GCN is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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