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NV16 FXF

2016 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

164,886 mi
Last recorded164,886 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV16 FXF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 164,886 miles

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 164,879 miles

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

Steering column universal joint insecure lower joint (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak gear box end cover and drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 158,817 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat has slight movement

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 158,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat has slight movement

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 150,698 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat has slight movement

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 150,698 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))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat has slight movement

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 141,442 miles

Coolant Low

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 141,442 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Coolant Low

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 141,437 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 130,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 130,118 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 123,814 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 102,849 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jul 2019 102,849 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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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NV16 FXF is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 NV16 FXF, 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 NV16 FXF registered?

NV16 FXF is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 August 2016.

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