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VK57 LRL

2007 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,520 mi
Last recorded161,520 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 LRL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 161,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 149,484 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

minor oil leak behind engine below the turbo

Fail 13 Feb 2025 149,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear not fully releasing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

minor oil leak behind engine below the turbo

Pass 21 Feb 2024 139,205 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 139,204 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 127,740 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 127,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 125,885 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 122,546 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 122,544 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 119,010 miles

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 1 Feb 2019 112,640 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 112,640 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure WELDED BRACKET BROKE AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 105,152 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 96,757 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,202 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,198 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,377 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 64,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,981 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 50,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,972 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,198 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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VK57 LRL is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VK57 LRL, 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 VK57 LRL registered?

VK57 LRL is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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The MOT history for VK57 LRL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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