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FT57 MVA

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 MVA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022

Both Front upper spring mounting areas corroded but not excessive, Heavily undersealed in places

Engine mount corroded but not excessive

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded going soft in places but not holed excessive corrosion

Power steering pump has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded and mounting area but not excessive

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Poor condition !! bottoming out (5.3.2 (d))

Springs corroded all round

Subframe corroded not excessive

Wiper linkage worn but still functions

Fail 20 Sep 2022 288,093 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both Front upper spring mounting areas corroded but not excessive, Heavily undersealed in places

Engine mount corroded but not excessive

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded going soft in places but not holed excessive corrosion

Power steering pump has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded and mounting area but not excessive

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Poor condition !! bottoming out (5.3.2 (d))

Springs corroded all round

Subframe corroded not excessive

Wiper linkage worn but still functions

Pass 5 Jun 2021 284,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Misting of Oil (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 284,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Misting of Oil (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 271,204 miles

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

Slight leak power steering fluid from rack

Pass 5 Mar 2019 266,977 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 240,914 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)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 240,910 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 143,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 218,254 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 124,560 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013
Fail 28 Aug 2013

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 97,414 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 97,413 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 155,613 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 155,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,725 miles

Nearside 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 MVA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT57 MVA, 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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FT57 MVA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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