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PJ08 YYY

2016 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,259 mi
Last recorded95,259 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 YYY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 95,259 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 95,259 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 84,554 miles

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

foot brake travel/spongy

Pass 10 Jun 2024 74,483 miles

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))

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))

Pass 24 May 2023 63,149 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 52,551 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 52,551 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 41,487 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 39,687 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire broken in wheel arch area

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 39,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire broken in wheel arch area

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

Pass 23 May 2020 33,711 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 25,359 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 25,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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PJ08 YYY is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PJ08 YYY, 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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PJ08 YYY is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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