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FV11 FTJ

2011 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Citroen Dispatch96,278 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 FTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Light General Corrosion Under Body

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Hand Brake (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Light General Corrosion Under Body

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024

Brake pedal anti slip missing but pedal formed with grooves

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Load sensors on axle 2 axle beam both fractured/seized

Nearside Loading door no handle on outside

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone C chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective or bulb incorrectly fitted or a combination (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability hole in floor inside back doors; no lower door catch to retain doors closed if load inside shifts (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal anti slip missing but pedal formed with grooves

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Load sensors on axle 2 axle beam both fractured/seized

Nearside Loading door no handle on outside

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone C chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 145,666 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 143,336 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 140,574 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 140,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure will not lock into position (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 137,398 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 137,396 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 133,611 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 129,627 miles

Nearside mirror slightly loose

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre slight damage to sidewalls possible under inflation

Pass 14 Dec 2015 122,599 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 113,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 113,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 84,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FV11 FTJ is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 96,278 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 FV11 FTJ, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV11 FTJ registered?

FV11 FTJ is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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