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NL16 TPX

2016 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,767 mi
Last recorded72,767 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 TPX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 72,767 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 72,766 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose strap not secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 64,785 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 64,784 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lamps inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 54,280 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 54,280 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 44,947 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 44,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 40,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 40,507 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended SIDE LIGHTS, STOP LIGHTS AND FOG LIGHT INOPERATIVE (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED SLIGHTLY ON INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED ON INNER SURFACE SLIGHTLY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR MOUNTING DETACHED FROM PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 31,300 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 31,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 27,104 miles

Coolant level is just above the min level

Rear Unable to get measuring gauge into the rear pads.

Fail 27 Aug 2020 27,104 miles

Coolant level is just above the min level

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED ON TEST. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Unable to get measuring gauge into the rear pads.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,383 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 TPX is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NL16 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

NL16 TPX is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is NL16 TPX safe to buy?

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