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PY57 AZU

2007 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,107 mi
Last recorded99,107 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 AZU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 99,107 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle slight corrosion

rear seats removed time of test

Fail 3 Jan 2025 99,107 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle slight corrosion

rear seats removed time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2023 94,407 miles

Front radiator support cross beam is heavily corroded (none structural)

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill has corrosion not within any prescribed area

Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,618 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has corrosion to friction face's

Offside Rear brake disc has corrosion to friction face's

Fail 29 Sep 2022 92,608 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 90,225 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 90,218 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,342 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 87,342 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 84,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 81,086 miles

All tyres are showing signs of cracking/perishing on inner & outer tread edges, no ply or cords are exposed

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between brake hose & caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between brake hose & caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2018 81,055 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

All tyres are showing signs of cracking/perishing on inner & outer tread edges, no ply or cords are exposed

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between brake hose & caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between brake hose & caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner & outer faces corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail pipe end is excesivley corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 77,853 miles

Oil leak engine

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 77,853 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak engine

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 72,765 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 72,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 69,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,439 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,252 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 49,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,269 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,572 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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PY57 AZU is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 103,049 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 PY57 AZU, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PY57 AZU registered?

PY57 AZU is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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