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YE57 VLW

2007 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

236,388 mi
Last recorded236,388 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 VLW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 236,388 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 236,382 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired welding on inner sill inferior (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

battery box insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2022 135,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

lower rear engine mount deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

n/s/f seat & seat belts removed

Fail 18 Feb 2022 135,306 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

lower rear engine mount deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 3 Sep 2020 193,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 193,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 119,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 112,722 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 112,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,046 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 89,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 77,828 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 74,789 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre splittin g on inner wall

Pass 6 Feb 2015 74,789 miles

nearside rear tyre splittin g on inner wall

Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,527 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 64,527 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,666 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,556 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 26,661 miles

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

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

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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YE57 VLW is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YE57 VLW, 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 YE57 VLW registered?

YE57 VLW is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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