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VF07 AZL

2007 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,280 mi
Last recorded182,280 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF07 AZL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 182,280 miles

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox dog bone mounting bush ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage alloy pipe joint at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 175,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage around Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component P/S Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 164,047 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 156,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 147,629 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 139,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 131,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 121,307 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 121,307 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 107,794 miles

n/s/f/tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Sep 2017 107,794 miles

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

n/s/f/tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2016 101,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

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

all 4 tyres cracking

both front tyres wearing on the inner/outer tread

difficult to inspect brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2016 101,378 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

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

all 4 tyres cracking

both front tyres wearing on the inner/outer tread

difficult to inspect brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2015 97,374 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner/outer tread

both rear tyres cracking

difficult to inspect brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

oil leak

vehicle internal headlamp aim adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Sep 2015 97,368 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner/outer tread

both rear tyres cracking

difficult to inspect brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

oil leak

vehicle internal headlamp aim adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2014 92,471 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracking

difficult to inspect front brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

Fail 13 Sep 2014 92,471 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracking

difficult to inspect front brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

Fail 9 Sep 2013 87,633 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,633 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 80,795 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,710 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,611 miles

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

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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VF07 AZL is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 103,049 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF07 AZL, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VF07 AZL registered?

VF07 AZL is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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