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PJ13 LJL

2013 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,020 mi
Last recorded157,020 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Citroen Dispatch84,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 LJL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 157,020 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 148,730 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 148,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 131,276 miles

engine & under covers.

Pass 26 May 2021 118,243 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front advise washers weak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 110,189 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 103,592 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 103,592 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 97,012 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 97,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 90,028 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 90,028 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 76,674 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 76,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PJ13 LJL is a 2013 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2013 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 84,199 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 PJ13 LJL, 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 13 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PJ13 LJL registered?

PJ13 LJL is a 2013 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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