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AF57 LJU

2007 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

269,000 mi
Last recorded269,000 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 LJU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 269,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 263,373 miles

all 4 brake discs rusty

n/s/ mirror cracked

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Dec 2020 162,546 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2020 162,524 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake fluid level low

front brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2019 259,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 20 Dec 2019 259,144 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2019 252,563 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s/f and o/s/r brakes been hot

o/s/r light cluster cracked

slight oil leak

wipers slow going across screen

Fail 15 Jan 2019 252,563 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s/f and o/s/r brakes been hot

o/s/r light cluster cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2017 145,744 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 145,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 142,942 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 142,825 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside front bottom ball joint has excessive movement and the dust cover is split (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front unable to check front brake pads due to hubcaps

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle rear seat

Pass 22 Mar 2016 135,914 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in n/s/f suspension arm bottom ball joint

rear pads low and discs lipped

small chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2013 98,557 miles

center exhaust mount broken

offside front tyre worn on edges

windscreen has stone chips

Fail 15 Nov 2013 98,557 miles

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

center exhaust mount broken

offside front tyre worn on edges

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 7 Dec 2012 82,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 7 Dec 2012 82,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,555 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 63,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 50,543 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 46,725 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,725 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,865 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear centre seatbelt retracting operation just meets minimum standard

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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AF57 LJU is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 103,049 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 AF57 LJU, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF57 LJU registered?

AF57 LJU is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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