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SM61 KJY

2011 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,301 mi
Last recorded98,301 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen Dispatch96,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 KJY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 98,301 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle rusted

Fail 23 Mar 2026 98,298 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle rusted

Pass 20 Mar 2025 95,379 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 95,375 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,172 miles

rear axle rusted

Fail 26 Mar 2024 92,169 miles

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

rear axle rusted

Pass 20 Mar 2023 89,016 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 89,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 137,946 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 137,941 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 130,995 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 130,988 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 125,255 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 119,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 114,727 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,263 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 103,009 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 103,009 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,082 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 58,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SM61 KJY is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 96,278 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 SM61 KJY, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM61 KJY registered?

SM61 KJY is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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