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SM16 CFD

2016 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,454 mi
Last recorded151,454 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 CFD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 151,454 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

possible oil leak

Fail 21 May 2026 151,372 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

possible oil leak

Pass 22 May 2025 137,384 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 126,836 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 108,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 108,104 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged cable connector broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 97,119 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 97,119 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 88,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat has play but is in a secure position

Fail 26 May 2021 88,078 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front seat has play but is in a secure position

Pass 26 May 2020 82,708 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 82,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60*16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear indicators....215/60*16

Pass 16 May 2019 54,750 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 54,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/60*16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/60*16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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SM16 CFD is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM16 CFD, 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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What year was SM16 CFD registered?

SM16 CFD is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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