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W5 WUF

2007 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

279,531 mi
Last recorded279,531 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 WUF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 279,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and rear spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 278,111 miles

Both outer sills corroding

Corrosion holes in both inner sills but outside M-O-T prescribed areas

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing

Underside of van corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2025 278,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Movement in steering rack knuckle arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills corroding

Corrosion holes in both inner sills but outside M-O-T prescribed areas

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing

Underside of van corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2024 277,217 miles

Both inner sills corroded and holed but outside M-O-T prescribed areas

Nearside Front Movement in gearbox mounting

Fail 8 Feb 2024 277,217 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Both inner sills corroded and holed but outside M-O-T prescribed areas

Nearside Front Movement in gearbox mounting

Pass 15 Feb 2023 276,003 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in steering rack knuckle arm

reverse lights not working

Fail 7 Feb 2023 276,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight movement in steering rack knuckle arm

reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Feb 2022 274,673 miles

both inner sills corroding but outside M-O-T prescribed areas

reverse lights not working

Fail 7 Feb 2022 274,673 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (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))

both inner sills corroding but outside M-O-T prescribed areas

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Feb 2021 168,089 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 164,057 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 247,190 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 247,190 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 229,091 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 209,638 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 202,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 202,568 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 120,355 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner side

Fail 13 Aug 2014 120,353 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

both front brake discs corroded on inner side

Pass 20 Aug 2013 114,295 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 114,295 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,308 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,393 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 75,390 miles

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

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) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,113 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 59,108 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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W5 WUF is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 W5 WUF, 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 W5 WUF registered?

W5 WUF is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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