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HSV 581

2013 Citroen Dispatch

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,879 mi
Last recorded116,879 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen Dispatch84,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSV 581
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 116,879 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 104,683 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 90,311 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,403 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 77,608 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 77,608 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 71,312 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 71,312 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,442 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 60,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 46,119 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 46,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,982 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,239 miles

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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HSV 581 is a 2013 Citroen Dispatch in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 84,199 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 HSV 581, 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 13 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HSV 581 registered?

HSV 581 is a 2013 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 November 2013.

Is HSV 581 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSV 581 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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