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LA05 FVG

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

67,577 mi
Last recorded67,577 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 67,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2024 63,069 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 63,055 miles

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

suspension rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2022 62,852 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 61,796 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,922 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 60,922 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,811 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,552 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,839 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,385 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,086 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,823 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,722 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,217 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,429 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 17,380 miles

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

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

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 FVG is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA05 FVG?

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What year was LA05 FVG registered?

LA05 FVG is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is LA05 FVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA05 FVG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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