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LY57 DCV

2007 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,831 mi
Last recorded153,831 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 DCV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 153,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 144,770 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

engine lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Dec 2023 135,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 135,801 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 127,000 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 117,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 117,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 108,589 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 108,589 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,441 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 101,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 90,784 miles

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

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

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

engine depolution light illuminated

Pass 23 Nov 2017 88,320 miles

Emissions to clean to register & revs limited

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,915 miles

Emissions to clean to register & revs limited

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 82,915 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed brake area (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported brake area (1.9.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Emissions to clean to register & revs limited

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,787 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 79,787 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 76,474 miles

N/S/F Tyre tread begin: to wear on outer edge.

Temp: repair to N/S mirror.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 74,584 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 74,584 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,590 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 69,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 62,977 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 62,977 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 44,799 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 44,799 miles

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

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

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 DCV is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

LY57 DCV is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is LY57 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 DCV shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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