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Citroën Dispatch

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,905 cc

T285 SHUMOT history

T285 SHU is a white diesel Citroën Dispatch first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2024
Mileage
139,626 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2021
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 SHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Dispatch
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,905 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 SHU was last recorded at 139,626 miles on 4 Jan 2021, 1,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,601 miles · 6 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
1,025 miles
Average per year
4,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 139,626 miles
  • 2020 – 138,601 miles
  • 2019 – 138,599 miles
  • 2018 – 133,613 miles
  • 2017 – 126,495 miles
  • 2016 – 123,062 miles
  • 2014 – 115,523 miles
  • 2013 – 110,893 miles
  • 2011 – 101,588 miles
  • 2010 – 97,261 miles
  • 2009 – 92,395 miles
  • 2008 – 86,564 miles
  • 2007 – 81,603 miles
  • 2006 – 77,157 miles
  • 2005 – 72,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    599165525030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    869136548334
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    343004842020
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,626 miles (+1,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,626 miles
    Test number
    677656841640
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass138,601 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,601 miles
    Test number
    507185037163
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail138,599 miles (+4,986)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,599 miles
    Test number
    989078138715
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,613 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    133,613 miles
    Test number
    607189850965
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of van oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded

  8. Fail133,613 miles (+7,118)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,613 miles
    Test number
    832052599355
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of van oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded

  9. Pass126,495 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    126,495 miles
    Test number
    829600321199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    123,062 miles
    Test number
    300521401828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail123,062 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,062 miles
    Test number
    350417428880
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    438343888511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    399525460825
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass115,523 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    115,523 miles
    Test number
    916718454384
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  15. Fail115,523 miles (+4,630)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,523 miles
    Test number
    495678754481
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  16. Pass110,893 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    110,893 miles
    Test number
    977957833392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,873 miles6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,873 miles
    Test number
    165632033380
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge

  18. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    458355532464
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing screen slightly

  19. FailMileage not read7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    545535632305
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing screen slightly

  20. Pass101,588 miles (+4,327)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    101,588 miles
    Test number
    358745231363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass97,261 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    97,261 miles
    Test number
    531481340315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,395 miles3 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,395 miles
    Test number
    140827559353
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brakes noisey

  23. Pass92,395 miles (+5,831)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    92,395 miles
    Test number
    624897959371
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brakes noisey

  24. Pass86,564 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    86,564 miles
    Test number
    102881158330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,603 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    81,603 miles
    Test number
    642983757382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    77,157 miles
    Test number
    563748246311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail77,157 miles (+4,719)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,157 miles
    Test number
    602868046305
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  28. Pass72,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    610354255371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 SHU

Does T285 SHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T285 SHU expired on 5 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T285 SHU?
The MOT on T285 SHU expired on 5 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T285 SHU done?
T285 SHU was recorded at 139,626 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2021, an average of 4,467 miles a year.
Has T285 SHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 SHU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T285 SHU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T285 SHU find?
T285 SHU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; offside rear direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; oil leak, but not excessive.

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