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LY57 BHW

2007 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

297,413 mi
Last recorded297,413 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 BHW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 297,413 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 297,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 179,667 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 179,667 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 173,137 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 274,628 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 274,619 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 270,497 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 256,281 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 256,263 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 211,480 miles

Accident damage to offside and nearside rear

Engine/alternator ? noisy

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

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

Turbo heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2019 211,480 miles

Accident damage to offside and nearside rear

Engine/alternator ? noisy

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Turbo heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2018 183,571 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 183,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 140,158 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pad low

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Jan 2017 140,158 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level low

front brake pad low

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jan 2016 112,172 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 91,352 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads wearing low

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,173 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,021 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,262 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 32,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2010 17,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside mirror missing

offside wiper split

Pass 24 Dec 2010 17,770 miles

nearside mirror missing

offside wiper split

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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LY57 BHW is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LY57 BHW, 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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What year was LY57 BHW registered?

LY57 BHW is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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