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Citroën Dispatch

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

X38 ABLMOT history

X38 ABL is a white diesel Citroën Dispatch first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 307,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
307,295 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
17,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Dispatch
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 ABL was last recorded at 307,295 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 2,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
304,586 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,709 miles
Average per year
17,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 307,295 miles
  • 2025 – 304,586 miles
  • 2024 – 300,786 miles
  • 2022 – 179,431 miles
  • 2021 – 173,751 miles
  • 2020 – 169,375 miles
  • 2019 – 164,608 miles
  • 2018 – 158,442 miles
  • 2017 – 152,394 miles
  • 2016 – 133,198 miles
  • 2015 – 117,731 miles
  • 2014 – 92,534 miles
  • 2013 – 79,128 miles
  • 2012 – 57,696 miles
  • 2011 – 37,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass307,295 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer fronts

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass307,295 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    307,295 miles
    Test number
    596074368800
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail307,295 miles (+2,709)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    307,295 miles
    Test number
    106658559454
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass304,586 miles (+3,800)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    304,586 miles
    Test number
    923632136506
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass300,786 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    300,786 miles
    Test number
    359213552247
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass296,249 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    296,249 km
    Test number
    881126089890
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass179,431 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    179,431 miles
    Test number
    480365798619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail179,397 miles (+5,646)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,397 miles
    Test number
    662707579748
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working park (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo handbrake reading nsr

  8. Pass173,751 miles (+4,376)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    173,751 miles
    Test number
    272667889780
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass169,375 miles (+4,767)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,375 miles
    Test number
    950488448398
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Pass164,608 miles (+6,166)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    164,608 miles
    Test number
    534966362699
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass158,442 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    158,442 miles
    Test number
    105873596871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,394 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    152,394 miles
    Test number
    343379261790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,033 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    147,033 miles
    Test number
    815790203920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail147,026 miles (+13,828)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,026 miles
    Test number
    141588571037
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass133,198 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    133,198 miles
    Test number
    364063487450
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

  16. Fail133,194 miles (+15,463)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,194 miles
    Test number
    439831197353
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken but system still supported
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass117,731 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    117,731 miles
    Test number
    316193645080
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken but system still well supported

  18. Fail117,730 miles (+19)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,730 miles
    Test number
    528722845041
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken but system still well supported

  19. Fail117,711 miles (+25,177)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,711 miles
    Test number
    839931145069
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Pass92,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,534 miles
    Test number
    768312944026
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Fail92,534 miles (+13,406)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,534 miles
    Test number
    109212444025
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  22. Pass79,128 miles (+21,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,128 miles
    Test number
    119584193025
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  23. Pass57,696 miles (+20,089)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,696 miles
    Test number
    925915962134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,607 miles
    Test number
    928443241146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X38 ABL

Does X38 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X38 ABL is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X38 ABL?
The MOT on X38 ABL is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X38 ABL done?
X38 ABL was recorded at 307,295 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 17,621 miles a year.
Has X38 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 ABL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X38 ABL 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 X38 ABL find?
X38 ABL passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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