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LA05 AKU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,978 mi
Last recorded175,978 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 AKU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 175,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 170,697 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes noisey

drivers seat poor

exhaust has been repaired

Pass 8 Apr 2021 164,434 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 164,433 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 157,994 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 156,681 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 148,213 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 139,858 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 129,492 miles

n/s/f tyre edge is worn

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2015 129,492 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre edge is worn

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2014 117,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,533 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,908 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 87,908 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,243 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 80,243 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 64,892 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 64,892 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,128 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 40,128 miles

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

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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LA05 AKU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 90,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA05 AKU, 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 21 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA05 AKU registered?

LA05 AKU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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