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DA56 XLC

2007 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,027 mi
Last recorded158,027 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 XLC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 158,027 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 150,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 150,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 141,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 141,244 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 130,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 130,677 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 121,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 111,093 miles

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Door handle faulty but still releases the latch

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 110,825 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Door handle faulty but still releases the latch

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 95,986 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb in wrong (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability anti roll bar moving side to side, possible D bush failure. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 82,734 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 82,650 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,894 miles

n/s/r tyre 2;5mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm and tyre tread starting to seperate

windscreen marked in zone a on limits

Fail 12 Dec 2016 69,894 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre 2;5mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm and tyre tread starting to seperate

windscreen marked in zone a on limits

Pass 18 Dec 2015 66,586 miles

centre brake light inop

Fail 18 Dec 2015 66,586 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen marked (8.3.1a)

centre brake light inop

Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 62,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre 2;5mm

rear pads on limits of wear

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,917 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 51,230 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 45,482 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,812 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 31,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DA56 XLC is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DA56 XLC, 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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DA56 XLC is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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