MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively possible caliper fault (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front slight noise from o/s/f but no play found at wheel
slight play from engine mountings
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper insecure and inner wing garud (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake lagging in operation foot pedal (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Upper mountings poor condition
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front wheel bearing not checked
Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine mountings slight play
underside of car and subframes in poor condition
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box and engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front both top mountings in poor condition
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
subframe and suspension condition poor
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box and engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front both top mountings in poor condition
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
subframe and suspension condition poor
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
car underside poor condition
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
car underside poor condition
Exhaust system insecure centre and tail (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
nearside front cv gaitor cut but still preventing the ingress of dirt
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Corroded underside but still solid
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Corroded underside but still solid
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Child seat fitted
Slight cracks in front tyre sidewalls
Various engine covers fitted
Vehicle underside corroded but solid
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Child seat fitted
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight cracks in front tyre sidewalls
Various engine covers fitted
Vehicle underside corroded but solid
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SP57 TCY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
Across all 2008 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,636 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 SP57 TCY, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SP57 TCY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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