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LJ16 ATW

2016 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,611 mi
Last recorded36,611 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Dispatch73,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 ATW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 36,611 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured near tank (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 36,611 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured near tank (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 34,073 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured near tank (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 34,073 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop/tail (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured near tank (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 32,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 32,169 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 27,229 miles

Offside Rear tail/stop light bulb incorrectly fitted (180' out)

Pass 27 Nov 2021 20,910 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 20,910 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 14,672 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 14,671 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 14,533 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 10,127 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 10,127 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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LJ16 ATW is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch in Black 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 LJ16 ATW, 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 LJ16 ATW registered?

LJ16 ATW is a 2016 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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