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LY56 OLJ

2007 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

234,512 mi
Last recorded234,512 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 OLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 234,512 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 224,364 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 212,821 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 332,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 201,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 323,277 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 200,094 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 197,526 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 300,436 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 169,748 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 150,669 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 131,154 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 105,293 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 144,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 108,242 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 26,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 89,836 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,268 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 35,453 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,286 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,331 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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LY56 OLJ is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 LY56 OLJ, 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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LY56 OLJ is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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