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MJ16 XVY

2016 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,590 mi
Last recorded167,590 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 XVY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 167,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2026 167,590 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2025 165,300 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

eng under tray insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2025 165,300 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

eng under tray insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2024 163,231 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 163,231 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2023 160,845 miles

underside dirty

Fail 13 Mar 2023 160,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

underside dirty

Pass 9 Feb 2022 155,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Water in light unit

Pass 17 Feb 2021 152,844 miles

Offside Front seat slight play

Offside rear light lens water inside

Fail 15 Feb 2021 152,844 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seat slight play

Offside rear light lens water inside

Pass 16 May 2019 92,322 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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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MJ16 XVY is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc 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 MJ16 XVY, 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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What year was MJ16 XVY registered?

MJ16 XVY is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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