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LA16 FCV

2016 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,989 mi
Last recorded111,989 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 FCV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 111,989 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle and rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 111,989 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall 215/60/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle and rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 105,778 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 105,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 98,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 98,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 87,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 69,957 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 69,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,592 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 58,592 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 41,597 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 41,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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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LA16 FCV is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LA16 FCV, 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 LA16 FCV registered?

LA16 FCV is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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