MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
additional return springs fitted to rear calipers
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Power steering component leaking steering rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
additional return springs fitted to rear calipers
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty Possible leaking? (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre wearing thin
Offside Front tyre wearing on edge
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front tyre wearing thin
Offside Front tyre wearing on edge
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust bracket rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust bracket rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
slight corrosion to rear
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
slight corrosion to rear
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake wear indicator wire broken
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake wear indicator wire broken
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen
Excess grease found around both front outer C.V boots.
Exhaust bracket insecure on rear silencer
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre worn very low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen
Excess grease found around both front outer C.V boots.
Exhaust bracket insecure on rear silencer
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre worn very low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear discs both sides corroded and worn
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM57 WDV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 WDV, 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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FM57 WDV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 February 2008.
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