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FM57 PXE

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

360,869 mi
Last recorded360,869 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 PXE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 360,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 355,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 350,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front door strap damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2024 350,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front door strap damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2023 342,387 miles

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

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))

brake pedal anti slip provision missing, grooves on pedal

Fail 28 Mar 2023 342,374 miles

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

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

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))

brake pedal anti slip provision missing, grooves on pedal

Fail 27 Mar 2023 342,334 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 335,127 miles

215/60/R16C/103T

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 327,011 miles

215/60/R16C/103T. OF 5 OR 4 NR 4 NF 8mm.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 319,552 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Tested twice due to not being up to temperature. (8.2.1.2 (g))

Logged on at 10.05am but computer did not record correctly.

MM.215/60/R16C/101 3 T. OF 5 OR 3 NR 3 NF

Pass 2 Apr 2019 310,999 miles

Front cross member damaged

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch cover insecure

Offside Rear tyre side wall badly damaged

Offside mirror slightly insecure

both sills damaged

chassis starting to corrode

n/s and o/s out riggers damaged

various suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 310,909 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear brackets broken and disconnected at front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Towbar attachment insecure four securing bolts missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks battery cover missing (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front cross member damaged

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch cover insecure

Offside Rear tyre side wall badly damaged

Offside mirror slightly insecure

both sills damaged

n/s and o/s out riggers damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2017 93,114 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 86,387 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,172 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,833 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 57,127 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,349 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,917 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FM57 PXE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PXE, 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

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What year was FM57 PXE registered?

FM57 PXE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is FM57 PXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 PXE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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