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YS12 WBY

2012 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,644 mi
Last recorded172,644 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 WBY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 172,644 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pats fluid appears to have slight seepage from a joint - attention required

Fail 3 Aug 2023 172,644 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pats fluid appears to have slight seepage from a joint - attention required

Pass 5 Jul 2022 153,047 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 153,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 87,018 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 75,164 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 75,164 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,815 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn at 3mm

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 65,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn at 3mm

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,671 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 59,671 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,401 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 53,401 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,898 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,480 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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YS12 WBY is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS12 WBY, 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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YS12 WBY is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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