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Citroën Dispatch

White · Diesel · 2002 · 1,868 cc

LA51 FBJMOT history

LA51 FBJ is a white diesel Citroën Dispatch first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2024
Mileage
137,834 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2016
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Dispatch
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,868 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FBJ was last recorded at 137,834 miles on 8 Dec 2016.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2016: 137,834 miles, lower than 183,552 miles on 9 Dec 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
183,552 miles · 9 Dec 2015
Average per year
5,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2016 – 137,834 miles
  • 2015 – 183,552 miles
  • 2014 – 166,190 miles
  • 2013 – 157,456 miles
  • 2012 – 147,912 miles
  • 2009 – 112,902 miles
  • 2006 – 82,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    695302388910
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    932589220323
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. FailMileage not read2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    840664004806
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    417129623513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    592378252478
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    558020573696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre edge

  7. FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    555238176622
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre edge

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    715659543531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. FailMileage not read2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    255173878350
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    384177076953
    • AdvisoryNearside Sliding door won't open from outside

  11. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    797009727765
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Injector (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Sliding door won't open from outside

  12. Pass137,834 miles (-45,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,834 miles
    Test number
    776953935956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass183,552 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    183,552 miles
    Test number
    598828960173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail183,549 miles (+8,369)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,549 miles
    Test number
    832611476222
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass175,180 miles (+8,990)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    175,180 miles
    Test number
    866016015007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass166,190 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    166,190 miles
    Test number
    157383024492
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteRear crossmember corroding

  17. Fail166,187 miles (+8,731)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,187 miles
    Test number
    329092024089
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteRear crossmember corroding

  18. Pass157,456 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    157,456 miles
    Test number
    255183123004
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail157,456 miles (+9,544)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,456 miles
    Test number
    965363123017
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass147,912 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    147,912 miles
    Test number
    858247212098
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  21. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    398052531024
    • NoteOffside side loading door wont open from outside

  22. FailMileage not read2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    998261431083
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside side loading door wont open from outside

  23. PassMileage not read3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    991211680063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNear side mirror cracked
    • NotePlay in off side track rod arm

  24. Pass112,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    112,902 miles
    Test number
    551165389005
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. PassMileage not read4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    360716407316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s and o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

  26. FailMileage not read10 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    853266107310
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s and o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

  27. Pass82,082 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    82,082 miles
    Test number
    150776806327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outter sidewall
    • NoteVibration felt throu clutch pedel

  28. Fail82,079 miles5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,079 miles
    Test number
    760196706390
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outter sidewall
    • NoteVibation felt throu clutch pedal

Questions about LA51 FBJ

Does LA51 FBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 FBJ expired on 5 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FBJ?
The MOT on LA51 FBJ expired on 5 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 FBJ done?
LA51 FBJ was recorded at 137,834 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2016, an average of 5,520 miles a year.
Has LA51 FBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FBJ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 FBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 FBJ find?
LA51 FBJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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