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SY11 OHC

2011 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

386,927 mi
Last recorded386,927 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen Dispatch96,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 OHC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 386,927 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 386,726 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 236,714 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 236,713 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 232,138 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt forward facing seat ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 232,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt forward facing seat ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 216,609 miles

Front wipers work only on fast speed

Nearside Front tyre showing wear in inner shoulder

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

Rear high level brake light partially working

Fail 14 Mar 2019 216,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front wipers work only on fast speed

Nearside Front tyre showing wear in inner shoulder

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

Rear high level brake light partially working

Pass 13 Mar 2018 179,178 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre showing wear on outer shoulder

Offside Rear tyre showing wear on outer shoulder

engine oil leak rear of engine

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Fail 27 Feb 2018 177,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre showing wear on outer shoulder

Offside Rear tyre showing wear on outer shoulder

engine oil leak rear of engine

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 2 Mar 2017 133,870 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on inner shoulder

air duct under vehicle mis-shapen

Fail 1 Mar 2017 133,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe mount broken away from exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on inner shoulder

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air duct under vehicle mis-shapen

Pass 8 Mar 2016 89,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 89,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,432 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 52,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SY11 OHC is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SY11 OHC, 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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SY11 OHC is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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