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HY16 SSZ

2016 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,807 mi
Last recorded78,807 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 SSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,807 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 78,794 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom Ball Joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip Area A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 75,179 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip Area A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Stop Lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2024 75,177 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure Two Hangers Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip Area A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Stop Lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 65,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering Arm has Play

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

Fail 23 May 2023 65,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering Arm has Play

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

Pass 30 May 2022 60,146 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 53,065 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 43,470 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 32,046 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 32,046 miles

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

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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HY16 SSZ is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 73,586 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 HY16 SSZ, 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 10 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HY16 SSZ registered?

HY16 SSZ is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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