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DA57 ARA

2007 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,006 mi
Last recorded181,006 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 ARA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 181,006 miles

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

rear seats removed by customer prier to retest

Fail 25 Mar 2026 181,000 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 177,126 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 177,126 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 171,219 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 166,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 161,099 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 161,099 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2021 156,227 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 156,225 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant cap missing no coolant in res

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 153,675 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 152,622 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 150,494 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 146,410 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 144,993 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 143,703 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 143,695 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 141,478 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 140,086 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 134,912 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 128,697 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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DA57 ARA is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA57 ARA, 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 DA57 ARA registered?

DA57 ARA is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is DA57 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA57 ARA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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