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FM57 DKF

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

299,929 mi
Last recorded299,929 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 DKF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 299,929 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 27 Feb 2025 297,382 miles

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

slight corrosion evident on under body and components and sub frame

Pass 12 Feb 2024 294,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 4 Feb 2023 290,925 miles

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

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

slight corrosion evident on under body components and sub frame

Pass 9 Feb 2022 287,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill is dented but still structurally sound

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

corrosion becoming evident on under body and components

Pass 11 Feb 2021 176,291 miles

inner sill dented but still structurally sound

Pass 12 Feb 2020 174,923 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 173,590 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 260,128 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 260,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 155,574 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 155,574 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 144,527 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

turbo heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2016 144,527 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil leak

turbo heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2015 124,365 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

cat heatsheild insecure (noisy)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2014 103,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

osr brakes noisy on application

Fail 15 Jan 2014 103,714 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

osr brakes noisy on application

Pass 23 Jan 2013 84,898 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center high brake light inop

front discs slightly worn

rear brakes noisy when h/brake is applied

wipers smeary

Fail 23 Jan 2013 84,898 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center high brake light inop

front discs slightly worn

rear brakes noisy when h/brake is applied

wipers smeary

Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,212 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FM57 DKF is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FM57 DKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM57 DKF?

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What year was FM57 DKF registered?

FM57 DKF is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is FM57 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 DKF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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