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2012 Citroen Dispatch 1.6L Diesel · LB12 NDV

LB12 NDV

2012 Citroen Dispatch (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 137,121 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
CITROEN DISPATCH
Year / Origin
2012 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 20 Aug 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
Recorded Mileage
137,121 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 20 Aug 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2026
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend appears to be stabilizing rather than worsening, given the consistent PASSED status across the most recent test. This is supported by the fact that the MOT record from 2025-08-22 at 137,121 miles was passed, indicating that the mechanical integrity of the engine and drivetrain has not deteriorated significantly since that date. The mileage accumulation reflects a relatively steady pattern of use rather than rapid wear, despite the vehicle's age of approximately 14 years. The record shows no sudden spikes in mileage that would suggest accelerated degradation, although the 2023-08-19 test at 127,063 miles revealed critical mechanical issues, such as a severely deteriorated constant velocity boot. The lack of a significant gap between the 2023 and 2025 tests suggests that the vehicle has been maintained adequately during this period, preventing major failures that could have occurred at a higher mileage threshold. In conclusion, while the vehicle has experienced several failures in the 2023-08-19 test where components like the drive shaft joint and headlamps failed, the overall maintenance history indicates that the system is still functional. The buyer should inspect the 2023-08-19 test for the constant velocity boot and headlamp to ensure they are working correctly, and verify the registration plate condition for the 2024-08-16 test. Given the stability of the MOT record from 2025, the vehicle is likely to remain roadworthy for the foreseeable future, provided that the buyer performs routine checks on the 2023-08-19 test to rule out any new issues.

LB12 NDV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
  • 137,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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LB12 NDV Mileage History

  1. 04/08/2022120,051 mi
  2. 19/08/2023127,063 mi+7,012 mi
  3. 19/08/2023127,063 mi
  4. 16/08/2024136,006 mi+8,943 mi
  5. 22/08/2025137,121 mi+1,115 mi

Average of roughly 5,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LB12 NDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Citroen Dispatch (LB12 NDV) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY