2012 Citroën Dispatch · 6,077 MOT tests
2012 Citroën Dispatch reliability
2012 Citroën Dispatchs fail 49.7% of first MOT tests, 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 20 Dispatch years (6,077 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- 49.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 116,257
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,077
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 19.5% of tests fail here (350% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 5% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Citroën Dispatch
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics30.1%
- Body, chassis and structure19.5%
- Suspension14.7%
- Brakes10.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.4%
- Tyres7.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 12.67%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 11.06%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 7.32%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.55%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 4.23%
A loose exhaust can drop or hit the road, causing damage and noise, so it must be secured.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.06%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.93%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.1%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.49%) · Exhaust mounting defective (4.77%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Citroën Dispatch reliable?
2012 Citroën Dispatchs fail 49.7% of first MOT tests, 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 20 Dispatch years (6,077 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Citroën Dispatch MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (12.67% of tests), position lamp not working (11.06% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Citroën Dispatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2012 Citroën Dispatch shows 116,257 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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