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SL59 DKE

2010 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

487,323 mi
Last recorded487,323 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen Dispatch98,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 DKE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 487,323 miles

Central Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault center dash shows airbag fault (7.1.6 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe double nutted but bottom nut not fitter correctly (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected parking lever stuck in the closed position (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 487,291 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 480,692 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

surface corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

Fail 11 May 2024 480,689 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

surface corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

Pass 19 Apr 2023 478,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 296,924 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread hackney plate (0.1 (b))

both rear steps heavily corroded

drivers seat has exposed metal frame work

Fail 11 Feb 2022 296,924 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake has zero reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread hackney plate (0.1 (b))

both rear steps heavily corroded

drivers seat has exposed metal frame work

Pass 18 Feb 2021 273,256 miles

Central Rear seat belt retracting mechanism slow return

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Offside headlamp beam image poor

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

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

brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2021 273,256 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear seat belt retracting mechanism slow return

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Offside headlamp beam image poor

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

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

brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2020 257,336 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 257,326 miles

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 240,829 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 240,829 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Rubbing on anti roll bar drop link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 222,446 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 222,445 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 205,196 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire snapped

Nearside Front passenger seat missing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 205,195 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire snapped

Nearside Front passenger seat missing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 183,409 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 150,449 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 120,292 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 119,699 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 90,439 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 90,436 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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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SL59 DKE is a 2010 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2010 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 98,322 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 SL59 DKE, 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 16 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL59 DKE is a 2010 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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