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BT57 VJF

2007 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,328 mi
Last recorded106,328 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 VJF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 106,328 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 106,328 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2014 94,344 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 94,275 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,116 miles

brake fluid below maximum

centre exhaust bracket corroded away from pipe

front brake discs very badly worn

front brake pads getting low

high level brake light not working

metal object in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Mar 2013 92,116 miles

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

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

brake fluid below maximum

centre exhaust bracket corroded away from pipe

front brake discs very badly worn

front brake pads getting low

high level brake light not working

metal object in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Mar 2012 60,044 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 60,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid below maximum

Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,517 miles

Oil leak

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

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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BT57 VJF is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BT57 VJF, 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 BT57 VJF registered?

BT57 VJF is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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