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HY16 SVJ

2016 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,644 mi
Last recorded80,644 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 SVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 80,644 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to the 1.5mm Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edges, Tread Depth 2.7mm, Outer Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight Seepage of Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3.9mm, Outer Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 76,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn 215/.60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 4mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape, various small cuts in tread 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall heavily worn 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 76,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn 215/.60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 4mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape, various small cuts in tread 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall heavily worn 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 71,451 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 66,432 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 66,180 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 61,286 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 56,716 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 53,348 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 53,348 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,367 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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HY16 SVJ is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HY16 SVJ, 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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HY16 SVJ is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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