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LA56 VSU

2007 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 VSU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016
Fail 13 Jan 2016

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 145,220 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2014 145,220 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre badly worn on edges

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 13 Nov 2012 130,908 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 130,908 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 113,922 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 113,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 103,567 miles

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY MISSHAPED ON INNER EDGE

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2010 103,564 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY MISSHAPED ON INNER EDGE

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 76,704 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 76,669 miles

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

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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LA56 VSU is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 103,049 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 LA56 VSU, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA56 VSU registered?

LA56 VSU is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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