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FP56 VRD

2007 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 VRD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2025

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind spring cup on floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of beam mounting point on floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind spring cup on floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of beam mounting point on floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s behind o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Nov 2024

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak from offside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Reverse light/s not working.

Fail 28 Nov 2024

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak from offside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reverse light/s not working.

Fail 31 Oct 2024

Fuel system component leaking from around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sille (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre advise to change ()

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak from timing belt end of engine ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023

General corrosion to underside rear of vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge and cracking/perishing. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Reverse light/s not working.

Fail 28 Nov 2023

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

General corrosion to underside rear of vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on outer edge and cracking/perishing. Advise very regular checks or to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Reverse light/s not working.

Pass 16 Nov 2022

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s n/s outter and inner front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021

Both silles damaged.

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

General corrosion to driveline and underbody.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 29 Oct 2021

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Both silles damaged.

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

General corrosion to driveline and underbody.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 16 Oct 2020

Gearbox mounting defective ()

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants and body.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from front,rear and offside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer silles damaged(Both sides).

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light/s not working.

Fail 10 Oct 2020

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants and body.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from front,rear and offside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer silles damaged(Both sides).

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light/s not working.

Pass 14 Oct 2019

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer sills damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2019

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer sills damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2019

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated Brake pad warning wire snapped. (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front ,rear and offside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 4 Sep 2018
Fail 30 Aug 2018

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017

Oil leak ()

Rear both sides rear jacking points creased and damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2017

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play re-tightened (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear both sides rear jacking points creased and damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2015 100,111 miles

Damage to both rear seals

Engine oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 90,109 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn

Fail 12 Sep 2012 62,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,350 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011
Fail 1 Sep 2011

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,388 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 73,388 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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FP56 VRD is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

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 FP56 VRD, 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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FP56 VRD is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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