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YY12 BFV

2012 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,972 mi
Last recorded118,972 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Dispatch91,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 BFV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 118,972 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 117,152 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 104,461 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 104,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,225 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 96,831 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 96,831 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 92,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 92,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,471 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 87,471 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 69,512 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,274 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 41,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,922 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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YY12 BFV is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY12 BFV, 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 YY12 BFV registered?

YY12 BFV is a 2012 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YY12 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 BFV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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