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BJ57 XRD

2007 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,623 mi
Last recorded186,623 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 XRD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 186,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 186,623 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 172,173 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 172,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 168,803 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber is missing (pedal has grooves ) (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret top (under bonnet) is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face is in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret top (under bonnet) is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face is in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 168,802 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber is missing (pedal has grooves ) (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret top (under bonnet) is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face is in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret top (under bonnet) is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face is in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 164,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Advise replacement ASAP (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top (under bonnet) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,968 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

one centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 11 Apr 2017 97,968 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working all lights. Faulty switch (1.2.1b)

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

one centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,041 miles

oil leak.

Inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 93,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high re adjustment been done. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale in colour. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the treads.

Offside wiper blade torn on edge.

oil leak.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 136,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 122,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 Nov 2013 122,751 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Nov 2012 109,026 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre brake light not working

o/s/r inner wheel arch plastic damaged and loose

Pass 7 Nov 2011 56,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyres outer wall damaged in three places

Pass 8 Nov 2010 42,639 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 42,088 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,088 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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BJ57 XRD is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ57 XRD, 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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BJ57 XRD is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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