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NL16 FTK

2016 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,279 mi
Last recorded80,279 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 FTK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 80,279 miles

front brake disks corroding / lipped

nearside upper mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2026 80,279 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))

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

front brake disks corroding / lipped

nearside upper mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2025 74,124 miles

nearside front upper wing mirror glass cracked but does not occlude view to rear.

Pass 12 Mar 2024 65,241 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 58,540 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 58,540 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 x brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 52,158 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 52,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 44,741 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,002 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 40,002 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,711 miles

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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NL16 FTK is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL16 FTK, 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 NL16 FTK registered?

NL16 FTK is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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