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MA07 VBU

2007 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

209,686 mi
Last recorded209,686 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 VBU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 209,686 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil covering entire underbody of vehicle making underside inspection difficult (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 209,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil covering entire underbody of vehicle making underside inspection difficult (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 196,172 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 195,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 182,718 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 182,443 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 169,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged shows signs of run flat damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 168,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged shows signs of run flat damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 96,284 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective and rear exhaust brackets broken and have temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged may have been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

unable to see front pads

Fail 3 Jun 2020 96,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective and rear exhaust brackets broken and have temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged may have been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

unable to see front pads

Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,841 miles

Front heat shield loose

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 May 2018 130,895 miles

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s cv gaitor loose

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2018 130,895 miles

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

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s cv gaitor loose

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 742,270 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 74,268 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 62,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,323 miles

DPF filter heatsheiled loose

Fail 24 Apr 2015 56,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

DPF filter heatsheiled loose

Pass 2 May 2014 52,455 miles

O/S/F Tyre perishing

Fail 30 Apr 2014 52,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/F Tyre perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,227 miles

EML Is on

Fail 23 Apr 2013 48,227 miles

EML Is on

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,132 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 38,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 30,362 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 30,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MA07 VBU is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 MA07 VBU, 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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MA07 VBU is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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