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YY16 RKX

2016 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

121,356 mi
Last recorded121,356 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 RKX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 121,356 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 121,333 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 112,780 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive also slight seepage from power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

service light

Fail 1 Apr 2025 112,780 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear combi flexies (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive also slight seepage from power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

service light

Pass 5 Apr 2024 106,863 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 106,852 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 106,846 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2023 92,406 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 92,406 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 81,956 miles

Nearside Front arch liner damaged

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Mar 2022 81,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front arch liner damaged

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,695 miles

Brake wiring rubbing on N/S/F wheel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 81,695 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake wiring rubbing on N/S/F wheel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 81,668 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mount corroded-Knocking on rear suspension. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,308 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 66,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,764 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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YY16 RKX is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 YY16 RKX, 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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YY16 RKX is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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