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PN16 VFJ

2016 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,860 mi
Last recorded175,860 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN16 VFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 175,860 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 175,860 miles

Nearside Driver's seat moving inadvertently Nearside of drivers seat will not lock into position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 167,142 miles

Central Rear Upper High level stop lamp not working.

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

Fail 20 May 2025 167,142 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper High level stop lamp not working.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 161,572 miles

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

both front tyres perished on the outer side wall and worn on the inside edge 215/60/16

front brake pad wear wire brocken

Fail 13 Jun 2024 161,559 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres perished on the outer side wall and worn on the inside edge 215/60/16

front brake pad wear wire brocken

Pass 15 Jun 2023 137,930 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 137,930 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 112,294 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 112,294 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 93,361 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 93,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2020 72,376 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 72,376 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 51,127 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 51,127 miles

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

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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PN16 VFJ is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PN16 VFJ, 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 PN16 VFJ registered?

PN16 VFJ is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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