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BV16 XCS

2016 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

281,113 mi
Last recorded281,113 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 XCS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 281,113 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar mount bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear rear facing seat belt clasp cover missing

Nearside cv boot slightly damaged

Offside Rear brake pad top spring clips not inside caliper

Fail 30 Mar 2026 281,113 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar mount bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear rear facing seat belt clasp cover missing

Nearside cv boot slightly damaged

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad top spring clips not inside caliper

Fail 2 Mar 2026 280,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 261,143 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 260,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 260,725 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 260,671 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front BRAKE FLEX SLIGHTLY TWISTED AND FOULING ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 259,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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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BV16 XCS is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 BV16 XCS, 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 BV16 XCS registered?

BV16 XCS is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 June 2016.

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The MOT history for BV16 XCS shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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