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SM59 LYJ

2010 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

608,892 mi
Last recorded608,892 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Citroen Dispatch98,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 LYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 608,892 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake poor but just about met the requirements to pass brake test

Pass 21 Nov 2022 372,225 miles

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

Nearside sill corroding

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

Offside sill corroding

Rear axle corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2022 372,225 miles

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

Nearside sill corroding

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

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

Offside sill corroding

Rear axle corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2021 362,990 miles

Nearside sills corroding

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

Offside sills corroding

Fail 3 Dec 2021 362,990 miles

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

Nearside sills corroding

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

Offside sills corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2020 354,455 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 341,107 miles

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

Handbrake slightly low on the offside

Pass 10 Dec 2018 306,173 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 273,920 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 243,991 miles

Nearside Front wiper starting to split on ends

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 243,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper starting to split on ends

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 209,494 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 176,202 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear through

nearside front pad wear wire broke

spare tyre tread low

Fail 5 Jan 2015 176,144 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear through

nearside front pad wear wire broke

spare tyre tread low

Pass 19 Dec 2013 140,553 miles

n/s/f brake pad wires cut

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 Dec 2013 140,159 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake pad wires cut

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 105,195 miles

engine oil low suspect oil leak on turbo

Fail 2 Jan 2013 105,164 miles

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

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

engine oil low suspect oil leak on turbo

Pass 19 Dec 2011 69,208 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 69,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 408 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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SM59 LYJ is a 2010 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SM59 LYJ, 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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What year was SM59 LYJ registered?

SM59 LYJ is a 2010 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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