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HW56 HWC

2007 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,494 mi
Last recorded99,494 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 HWC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 99,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened three areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2025 87,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats missing ()

Fail 7 Apr 2025 87,338 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats missing ()

Fail 17 Mar 2025 87,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface covered by tape (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 76,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2024 76,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 71,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside mirror casing loose

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 71,858 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside mirror casing loose

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s mirror casing loose

Pass 15 Dec 2020 69,123 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 65,166 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both mirror casings loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 65,123 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested insufficient engine oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both mirror casings loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 63,038 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 60,537 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 60,530 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 57,498 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2016 57,496 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,401 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,414 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 48,410 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,000 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 32,136 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 32,136 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,064 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,517 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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HW56 HWC is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HW56 HWC, 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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HW56 HWC is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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