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SL16 EEA

2016 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,426 mi
Last recorded138,426 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 EEA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 138,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 122,049 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 122,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 104,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 87,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 86,513 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 67,341 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 67,341 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 49,648 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover/under trays

Pass 6 Mar 2020 36,645 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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SL16 EEA is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL16 EEA, 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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SL16 EEA is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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