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SY18 VEW

2018 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,455 mi
Last recorded92,455 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Citroen Dispatch63,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY18 VEW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 92,455 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 92,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 77,357 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 77,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 64,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 64,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,353 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2023 54,349 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2022 44,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 29,582 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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SY18 VEW is a 2018 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 63,649 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 SY18 VEW, 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 8 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY18 VEW registered?

SY18 VEW is a 2018 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is SY18 VEW safe to buy?

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