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FM57 FJE

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

236,719 mi
Last recorded236,719 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 FJE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 236,719 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged crack within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread bit low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both(frayed on edges) (3.4 (b) (i))

centre brake lamp not working/disconnected

eml lamp on

Fail 3 Dec 2025 236,706 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged crack within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread bit low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both(frayed on edges) (3.4 (b) (i))

centre brake lamp not working/disconnected

eml lamp on

Pass 2 Dec 2024 233,486 miles

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

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

Front Suspension general corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 215/65/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both strut tops (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension general corrosion

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 230,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror glass cracked

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axel corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2023 230,011 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror glass cracked

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axel corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 225,414 miles

Front Engine has signs of oil leaking

Front Intake air pipe under the bonnet loose

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

Nearside Front Inner arch shield damaged sharp/edges found

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit slightly damaged

Offside Rear Lamp unit slightly damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Third brake lamp high level not working

Fail 30 Nov 2022 225,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine has signs of oil leaking

Front Intake air pipe under the bonnet loose

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

Nearside Front Inner arch shield damaged sharp/edges found

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit slightly damaged

Offside Rear Lamp unit slightly damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Third brake lamp high level not working

Pass 6 Dec 2021 218,422 miles

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

Front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Chassis excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 218,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Chassis excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,624 miles

Both door mirrors slightly damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2020 128,624 miles

Both door mirrors slightly damaged

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

Pass 7 May 2019 193,011 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged (no canvass visible)

Nearside obligatory mirror glass deteriorating

Nearside registration plate lamp bulb light output poor

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside obligatory mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2019 193,011 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged (no canvass visible)

Nearside obligatory mirror glass deteriorating

Nearside registration plate lamp bulb light output poor

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside obligatory mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2018 179,101 miles

centre stop light not wired in

eml light on

front passenger pad sensor wire broken

Fail 27 Apr 2018 179,101 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

centre stop light not wired in

eml light on

front passenger pad sensor wire broken

Pass 16 Mar 2017 161,293 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn &centre stop nw&rear pipe exhaust inserure (3.1.5)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 161,293 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn &centre stop nw&rear pipe exhaust inserure (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 94,920 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 65,480 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,492 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 26,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Please note very fine stone chips front screen

Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,994 miles

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 FJE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FM57 FJE, 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 FM57 FJE registered?

FM57 FJE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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The MOT history for FM57 FJE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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