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BV16 ZZF

2016 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,704 mi
Last recorded113,704 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 ZZF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 113,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At brake calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 109,986 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Caliper arm sticky (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 May 2025 109,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Seat belts Pre tensioner faulty message on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Caliper arm sticky (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2024 105,093 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 105,093 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 92,388 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,948 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,804 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,707 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,389 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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BV16 ZZF is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc 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 BV16 ZZF, 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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BV16 ZZF is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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