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HR05 ELL

2016 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,395 mi
Last recorded99,395 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHR05 ELL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 99,395 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,764 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front's (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 94,764 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,011 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 88,000 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 83,478 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,413 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 77,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 71,849 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 71,849 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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HR05 ELL is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HR05 ELL, 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 HR05 ELL registered?

HR05 ELL is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 August 2016.

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