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YX16 SWY

2016 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

201,546 mi
Last recorded201,546 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 SWY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 201,546 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 201,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 180,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2156016c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 180,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2156016c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2156016c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 170,215 miles

Driver's seat slightly loose

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 167,232 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 167,232 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 155,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 154,663 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine management light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure all hangers broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play and slight noise coming from osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 128,647 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,643 miles

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

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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YX16 SWY is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 73,586 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 YX16 SWY, 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 10 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YX16 SWY registered?

YX16 SWY is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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