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JF55 ELL

2013 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,783 mi
Last recorded199,783 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen Dispatch84,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF55 ELL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 199,783 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power stering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 170,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 151,535 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 84,155 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 73,939 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 73,938 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))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 10 May 2021 58,167 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 58,167 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 48,477 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 43,937 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 36,392 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 20,257 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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JF55 ELL is a 2013 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JF55 ELL, 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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JF55 ELL is a 2013 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 September 2013.

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