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WD57 FTA

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

138,812 mi
Last recorded138,812 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD57 FTA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 138,812 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet, top mount and gearbox mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 138,891 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet, top mount and gearbox mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake low effort

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 136,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 136,862 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 133,054 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded and adrift from pipe

Fail 27 Jul 2021 133,051 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded and adrift from pipe

Pass 29 Jul 2020 128,625 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 128,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 126,333 miles

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

offside parking brake has a very low efficiency reading

parking brake efficiency only just met the minimum requirements of 16%

Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,972 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 122,972 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 122,965 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust down (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to 'clear' (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 114,364 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 114,364 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/16 EL (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016
Fail 28 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,857 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 81,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,015 miles

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

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,839 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 73,839 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,818 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 62,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,193 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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WD57 FTA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,636 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 WD57 FTA, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WD57 FTA registered?

WD57 FTA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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