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YN12 BWV

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,155 mi
Last recorded145,155 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 BWV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 145,155 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 145,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 143,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 143,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 139,231 miles

n/s/f drop link boot perished/worn

n/s/f outer c.v boot pin hole

rear springs corroded

small play o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 27 Feb 2024 139,231 miles

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

n/s/f drop link boot perished/worn

n/s/f outer c.v boot pin hole

rear springs corroded

small play o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 24 Feb 2023 130,321 miles

n/s outer c.v boot perished/worn

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2023 130,321 miles

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

n/s outer c.v boot perished/worn

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2022 123,192 miles

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 118,786 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 116,372 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 116,371 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 110,390 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 110,390 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

possible compression leak from diesel injector

Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,010 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 1 Mar 2018 96,010 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,448 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 81,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,173 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 64,094 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wiper blade split but still clears screen efficiently

Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 46,416 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YN12 BWV is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YN12 BWV, 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 YN12 BWV registered?

YN12 BWV is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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