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DG15 VJY

2015 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

182,328 mi
Last recorded182,328 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 Citroen Dispatch79,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG15 VJY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 182,328 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached Bottom ball joint pinch bolt not tightened up (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 180,496 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Hand brake lever / cable all the way in the on position. (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front lower (front) arm bush bolts loose. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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

Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted Both rear pads (inner) springs not fitted correctly. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Unable to determine the amount of play due to lower ball joint and arm having so much free play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing Fuel filler neck chafing on bolt, not currently leaking. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake pads look to have be hot but not at time of test. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 178,468 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning Rough and sticking when turning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber missing

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

Fuel pipes by tank slightly insecure and distorted

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing Bolt rubbing on filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Unable to close sliding door with out manually moving lock latch. secure once closed.

Object bonded to inside of windscreen

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose and front section damaged

oil level low

Pass 6 Jul 2023 161,444 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 161,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/60/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 146,331 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer raised tread

damage to nearside outer sill and corroded

grease around nearside outer cv boot

play in steering column ,limited vision on components

some damage to side stitching of nearside rear seat belt

Fail 11 Jun 2022 144,818 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front disc scored and worn on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer raised tread

damage to nearside outer sill and corroded

grease around nearside outer cv boot

play in nearside inner track rod joint -limited vision due to covered parts

play in steering column ,limited vision on components

some damage to side stitching of nearside rear seat belt

Pass 9 Jun 2021 128,105 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 128,104 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 121,934 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 121,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested inop unable to check (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,001 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 18,571 miles

osf and nsf tyres on 3mm to 4mm

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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DG15 VJY is a 2015 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 2015 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 79,141 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 DG15 VJY, 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 11 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DG15 VJY is a 2015 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 April 2015.

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