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VRL 326

1996 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

29,734 mi
Last recorded29,734 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 326
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 29,734 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 29,734 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2026 115,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 185,528 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 29,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight trace of oil on o/s/f shocker

Pass 10 Feb 2025 107,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer weeping grease from cv boot

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 28,273 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,794 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 97,794 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin due to exhaust leaks particulate filter exh' to flexi' joint area? (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases as above. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 80,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces deteriorating .... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look very low .... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 68,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to test centre seat belt....

Fail 15 Feb 2022 68,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads are very low.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside deteriorated surfaces.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unable to test centre seat belt....

Pass 16 Feb 2021 49,883 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 8 Jun 2018 27,826 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 26,362 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 24,207 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 24,207 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 23,098 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 21,227 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 19,332 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 17,993 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 16,329 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 14,280 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 14,265 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyre treads cracked and starting to perish

offside wiper blade worn

Fail 10 May 2010 14,265 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyre treads cracked and starting to perish

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 26 May 2009 12,151 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 12,151 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2008 9,768 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 9,763 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight movement in nearside of of rack

Pass 25 May 2006 9,739 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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VRL 326 is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 134,753 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 VRL 326, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VRL 326 is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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