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AO16 VSL

2016 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,662 mi
Last recorded86,662 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 VSL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 86,662 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 86,622 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 85,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,340 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 82,357 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 79,909 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 79,909 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 68,727 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 68,727 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 47,697 miles

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

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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AO16 VSL is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 73,586 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 AO16 VSL, 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 10 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO16 VSL registered?

AO16 VSL is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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