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DK57 EFU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,050 mi
Last recorded167,050 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 EFU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 167,050 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside outer sill is corroded but NOT in a prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside outer sill is corroded but NOT in a prescribed area

Pass 11 Jul 2024 166,005 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle underside covered in underseal.

Pass 21 Jun 2023 162,671 miles

Both Front Shock Absorber's corroded, not considered excessive

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded, not considered excessive

Fail 8 Jun 2023 162,662 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Both Front Shock Absorber's corroded, not considered excessive

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 25 May 2022 160,348 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 158,323 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 158,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 155,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,941 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,996 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 85,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,490 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,888 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 79,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,247 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 69,246 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,681 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,926 miles

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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DK57 EFU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,636 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 DK57 EFU, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK57 EFU registered?

DK57 EFU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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