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LA16 FDC

2016 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

159,787 mi
Last recorded159,787 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 159,787 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust bracket broken

power steering slight leak

Fail 18 Jun 2025 159,104 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light both sides lamp damaged white light showing (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack appears damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various exhaust brackets broken, system secured with metal wire

Pass 5 Jul 2024 142,246 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense damaged, repaired with tape (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r lamp damaged, repaired with red tape

various exhaust brackets weld broken, secured with wire and secure at time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2024 142,246 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense damaged, repaired with tape (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre stop lamp inop

o/s/r lamp damaged, repaired with red tape

various exhaust brackets weld broken, secured with wire and secure at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2023 116,134 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r lamp damaged and taped

rear exhaust bracket welds broken, secured with wire

Fail 8 Jul 2023 116,134 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 Other passenger door does not latch securely closed side door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r lamp damaged and taped

rear exhaust bracket welds broken, secured with wire

Pass 10 Jun 2022 99,895 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 99,895 miles

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

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 86,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 68,527 miles

one exhaust bracket broken, exhaust secured with wire and secure

Fail 6 Jun 2020 68,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

one exhaust bracket broken, exhaust secured with wire and secure

Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,320 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 49,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 FDC is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FDC, 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 FDC registered?

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

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