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LA05 AMX

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

201,877 mi
Last recorded201,877 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 AMX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 201,877 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 201,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2018

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from joint (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from joint at subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' very bottom of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2017 200,347 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle flexy to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2017 200,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at tailbox (7.1.2)

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle flexy to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 190,395 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded At ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak sump porous ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 174,130 miles

Brake pipes to ABS unit slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 174,098 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipes to ABS unit slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 160,302 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 160,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 136,256 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 136,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2012

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2012

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 110,079 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 93,700 miles

Offside front brake is binding slightly

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2010 93,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake is binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 56,881 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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LA05 AMX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 LA05 AMX, 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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LA05 AMX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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