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MJ16 XWB

2016 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,511 mi
Last recorded75,511 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 XWB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 75,511 miles

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2026 75,510 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 72,768 miles

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 72,768 miles

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

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 69,998 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 68,559 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 66,493 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 66,493 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 66,486 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Sill Area (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Slight travel in brake pedal

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Apr 2021 61,287 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 61,287 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 58,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 55,185 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 55,185 miles

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

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 XWB is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XWB, 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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MJ16 XWB is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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