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RX56 VHV

2007 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

249,984 mi
Last recorded249,984 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 VHV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 249,984 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror casing loose

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

hydraulic lift fluid leaking

Fail 18 Jun 2019 249,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear brakes (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability stabiliser arm is broken also making brake load sensor insecure / inop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

air filter is hanging loose

engine stabiliser bushes in very poor condition

front pads look low and discs worn

unfused live wire coming from the battery

Pass 5 Jun 2018 221,178 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2018 221,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2017 186,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 15 May 2017 186,234 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 185,766 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 185,766 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 156,215 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 156,215 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 136,881 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 136,881 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 134,002 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 128,177 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 128,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 113,286 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 102,868 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jun 2012 88,487 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2011 75,726 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,733 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,973 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,941 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 19,520 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 19,244 miles

The frontmost exhaust mounting rubber is split almost through.

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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RX56 VHV is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RX56 VHV, 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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RX56 VHV is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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