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SP57 TCY

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

193,078 mi
Last recorded193,078 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 TCY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 193,078 miles

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 193,073 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 179,346 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 179,329 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 159,645 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 159,645 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 132,441 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

car underside poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2018 132,441 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 131,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 123,626 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 123,585 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 118,596 miles

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 118,594 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 106,204 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 106,204 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,140 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 57,138 miles

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 74,787 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,787 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 53,916 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,518 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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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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What year was SP57 TCY registered?

SP57 TCY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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