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LA05 CXP

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,524 mi
Last recorded134,524 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 134,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 134,524 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 133,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 128,638 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 125,130 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 122,905 miles
Fail 28 May 2020

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn suspension bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 113,850 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

Fail 8 May 2019 113,850 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 10 May 2018 103,220 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/ rear and o/s/rear (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 2 May 2018 103,218 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour broken showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/ rear and o/s/rear (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 3 May 2017 96,132 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 85,335 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,755 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,802 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 67,795 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 61,805 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING (INNER SIDEWALL)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,144 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 54,144 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011
Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,939 miles

Front Number Plate Slighty Cracked

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,498 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 CXP is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CXP, 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 CXP registered?

LA05 CXP is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is LA05 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA05 CXP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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