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DT16 SBO

2016 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

224,276 mi
Last recorded224,276 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT16 SBO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 224,276 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 216,667 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 20 Aug 2024 216,667 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 28 Jul 2023 212,737 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 210,154 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 205,514 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM [ 215 / 60 R16C 103 / 101 LT ]

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

Windscreen wiper blade defective OFFSIDE INSECURE (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 205,514 miles

Exhaust system insecure BOTH REAR MOUNTING BRACKETS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM [ 215 / 60 R16C 103 / 101 LT ]

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

Windscreen wiper blade defective OFFSIDE INSECURE (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 161,161 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Light corrosion inner disc faces

Pass 24 Aug 2019 129,068 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 129,068 miles

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

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

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

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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DT16 SBO is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DT16 SBO, 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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DT16 SBO is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 August 2016.

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