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YR07 VDL

2007 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,485 mi
Last recorded163,485 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 VDL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 163,485 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 163,485 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 160,301 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 160,301 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear mounting bracket detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 145,005 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 144,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 126,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

general all over suspension corrosion starting

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

rear tyres starting to crack in side walls

Fail 3 Feb 2018 126,883 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

general all over suspension corrosion starting

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

rear tyres starting to crack in side walls

Pass 31 Jan 2017 110,007 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

no readings on diesel smoke test

Fail 31 Jan 2017 110,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

no readings on diesel smoke test

Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,285 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 95,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is XL car tyre not a van tyre

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,016 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,633 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 77,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,330 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,575 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,836 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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YR07 VDL is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YR07 VDL, 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 YR07 VDL registered?

YR07 VDL is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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