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MA18 FRX

2018 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,085 mi
Last recorded157,085 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen Dispatch63,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA18 FRX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 157,085 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive only just in limits @ time of inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 157,085 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive only just in limits @ time of inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 125,711 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Pad/phone holder on dash (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2025 125,710 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Pad/phone holder on dash (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2024 107,339 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Phone/pad holder on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 87,381 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 87,381 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 73,244 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone/ipad holder on dash (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 73,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone/ipad holder on dash (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 53,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 53,169 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction ipad holder stuck on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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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MA18 FRX is a 2018 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2018 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 63,649 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 MA18 FRX, 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 8 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MA18 FRX registered?

MA18 FRX is a 2018 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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The MOT history for MA18 FRX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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