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DC65 XTV

2016 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,447 mi
Last recorded131,447 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC65 XTV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 131,447 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 131,410 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 119,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to 2mm wear bars

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 118,771 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to 2mm wear bars

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 105,741 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads appear to be thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 105,587 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads appear to be thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 91,812 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres getting close to wear indicators.

Pass 9 Dec 2021 77,616 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 77,551 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust mount and both rear exhaust mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 64,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has uneven treadwear

Pass 11 Dec 2019 49,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven treadwear

Fail 11 Dec 2019 49,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven treadwear

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 28,805 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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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DC65 XTV is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DC65 XTV, 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 DC65 XTV registered?

DC65 XTV is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 January 2016.

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