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NM57 ESU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

229,172 mi
Last recorded229,172 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM57 ESU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 229,172 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 229,163 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 135,213 miles

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

VEHICLE IS UNDERSEALED....

Pass 30 Dec 2023 134,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 134,110 miles

Undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2022 210,360 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 210,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 201,548 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 201,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 185,886 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 185,886 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,483 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,265 miles

coolant expansion tank empty. added coolant.

engine oil level low. added engine oil.

Fail 9 Feb 2017 99,265 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60r16c. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant expansion tank empty. added coolant.

engine oil level low. added engine oil.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 85,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60r16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60r16c (4.1.E.1)

coolant level lo. added coolant .

engine oil level low ! added engine oil.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 85,266 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60r16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60r16c (4.1.E.1)

coolant level lo. added coolant .

engine oil level low ! added engine oil.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,601 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen cracked.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside & nearside front brake discs x 2 beginning to corrode on the inner side

power steering fluid seeping from top of steering rack column shaft !

slight play detected in offside & nearside front anti-roll bar links x 2 ball joints !

Fail 20 Feb 2014 57,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside & nearside front brake discs x 2 beginning to corrode on the inner side

power steering fluid seeping from top of steering rack column shaft !

slight play detected in offside & nearside front anti-roll bar links x 2 ball joints !

Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,138 miles

offside & nearside front brake disc x 2 beginning to corrode on the inner side

offside & nearside front wiper blade rubbers split but clearing ok.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,221 miles

coolant level low

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2012 36,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,090 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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NM57 ESU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,636 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 NM57 ESU, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NM57 ESU registered?

NM57 ESU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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