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FG57 TVL

2007 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,549 mi
Last recorded188,549 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 TVL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2025 188,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undersealed

Pass 25 Oct 2023 185,222 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 185,206 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 176,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r hand brake close to imbalance

Fail 18 Oct 2022 176,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r hand brake close to imbalance

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 159,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 245,196 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 245,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 235,866 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 235,860 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 143,942 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 143,942 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 133,631 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 132,856 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 132,787 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 113,486 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 113,486 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,439 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,635 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 62,749 miles

Exhaust system bracket broken. System adequately supported using wire.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel bearing noise detected but no play at wheels.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,749 miles

Exhaust system bracket broken. System adequately supported using wire.

Wheel bearing noise detected but no play at wheels.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 43,096 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 15,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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FG57 TVL is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FG57 TVL, 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 FG57 TVL registered?

FG57 TVL is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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