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MD16 XEZ

2016 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,088 mi
Last recorded103,088 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 XEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 103,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust hitting rear axle

Fail 14 Oct 2025 103,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust hitting rear axle

Pass 6 Dec 2024 97,547 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective + exhaust fouling rear axle beam (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear doors on van damaged ( closed/secure @ time of inspection }

Fail 4 Dec 2024 97,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective + exhaust fouling rear axle beam (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear doors on van damaged ( closed/secure @ time of inspection }

Pass 23 Nov 2023 91,519 miles

Central Rear Both rear doors damaged/broken but can still be opened and closed

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system hitting on rear axle

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Nov 2023 91,519 miles

Central Rear Both rear doors damaged/broken but can still be opened and closed

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system hitting on rear axle

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 84,208 miles

Central Rear Bottom door latch broken/doors damaged

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Sliding door cannot be opened

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,645 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

front bumper /body panel damaged/loose

front/rear /rear doors damaged

fuel cap flap mising/broken

off/side of van damaged

both rear doors on this van loose /damaged/wont fully close

Fail 16 Nov 2021 76,644 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

front bumper /body panel damaged/loose

front/rear /rear doors damaged

fuel cap flap mising/broken

off/side of van damaged

both rear doors on this van loose /damaged/wont fully close

Pass 21 Nov 2020 70,963 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 May 2019 48,482 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front bumper loose /damaged

rear suspension very low /very close to bump stops

Fail 21 May 2019 48,482 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front bumper loose /damaged

rear suspension very low /very close to bump stops

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

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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MD16 XEZ is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 73,586 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 MD16 XEZ, 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 10 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MD16 XEZ is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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