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RX56 VLU

2007 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,412 mi
Last recorded74,412 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 VLU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 74,412 miles

nearside and offside rear inner cross member behind rear bumper corroded but not within 30 cm of a body mounting

Fail 27 Oct 2025 74,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner cross member behind rear bumper corroded but not within 30 cm of a body mounting

Pass 28 Oct 2024

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022
Fail 25 Oct 2022

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 58,467 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Nov 2021 58,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,617 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 53,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,580 miles

Unable to fully test wheelchair seatbelt.

Fail 16 Apr 2019 46,556 miles

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

Unable to fully test wheelchair seatbelt.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,371 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,777 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,590 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,270 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 32,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 30,386 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perished on side walls

Fail 16 Jul 2014 30,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perished on side walls

Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,787 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,232 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r hub caps missing.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 19,868 miles

fuel tank filler neck pipes perrished and split badly

o/s gearbox oil diff seal leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2010 15,466 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 11,166 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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RX56 VLU is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLU, 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 RX56 VLU registered?

RX56 VLU is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 February 2007.

Is RX56 VLU safe to buy?

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