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FT57 AVD

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,689 mi
Last recorded62,689 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 AVD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 62,689 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit slightly loose

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 61,504 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 60,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer C V gator retaining clip broken!

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 59,860 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 59,140 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 57,880 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,460 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 57,453 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,943 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 56,943 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 55,825 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,598 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 51,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 45,468 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 45,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 36,891 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 30,750 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 28,972 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 23,286 miles

front heat sheald loose

Fail 29 Dec 2011 23,286 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front heat sheald loose

Pass 29 Dec 2010 19,038 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FT57 AVD is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue 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 FT57 AVD, 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 FT57 AVD registered?

FT57 AVD is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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