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Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,868 cc

LX55 AELMOT history

LX55 AEL is a red diesel Citroën Dispatch first used on 8 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 64,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
64,025 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 AEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Dispatch
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,868 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX55 AEL was last recorded at 64,025 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,492 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
533 miles
Average per year
2,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,025 miles
  • 2025 – 63,492 miles
  • 2024 – 62,817 miles
  • 2023 – 61,730 miles
  • 2022 – 60,652 miles
  • 2021 – 58,950 miles
  • 2020 – 57,162 miles
  • 2019 – 56,869 miles
  • 2018 – 56,520 miles
  • 2017 – 54,412 miles
  • 2016 – 52,524 miles
  • 2015 – 50,185 miles
  • 2014 – 45,957 miles
  • 2013 – 45,467 miles
  • 2012 – 42,213 miles
  • 2011 – 39,116 miles
  • 2010 – 36,957 miles
  • 2009 – 29,775 miles
  • 2008 – 22,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail64,025 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not lighting up in dash (4.5.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail64,025 miles (+533)2 dangerous12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,025 miles
    Test number
    310981592385
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not lighting up in dash (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,492 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,492 miles
    Test number
    144358831353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sii (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail63,489 miles (+672)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,489 miles
    Test number
    446576879956
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking rubber pipe from filler neck - tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass62,817 miles (+1,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,817 miles
    Test number
    739013043552
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass61,730 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,730 miles
    Test number
    338422498577
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting, Surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting, surface corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail61,726 miles (+1,074)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,726 miles
    Test number
    524131150574
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor ( Ramp) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting, Surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting, surface corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass60,652 miles (+27)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,652 miles
    Test number
    644537621015
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail60,625 miles (+1,675)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,625 miles
    Test number
    238369099452
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened NEAR BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass58,950 miles (+1,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,950 miles
    Test number
    201876563985
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass57,162 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,162 miles
    Test number
    533911451222
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Fail57,155 miles (+286)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,155 miles
    Test number
    453331648867
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Pass56,869 miles (+349)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,869 miles
    Test number
    382482446629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass56,520 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,520 miles
    Test number
    537584962412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,250 miles (+1,838)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    983067653313
    • DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass54,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    999657029772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,412 miles (+1,888)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,412 miles
    Test number
    199495900725
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Next to rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs inner faces worn and badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre outer face badly cracked and worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer face cracked, near the rim

  17. Pass52,524 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,524 miles
    Test number
    898532561348
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front coil springs

  18. Fail52,523 miles (+2,338)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    593736159208
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front coil springs

  19. Pass50,185 miles (+4,228)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,185 miles
    Test number
    119988455439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteSlight corrosion on nearside front coil spring

  20. Pass45,957 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,957 miles
    Test number
    776026074058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,467 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,467 miles
    Test number
    869176213133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,051 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,051 miles
    Test number
    848448303037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,213 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,213 miles
    Test number
    595279502037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,116 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,116 miles
    Test number
    198915821404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,957 miles
    Test number
    371209520256
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail36,957 miles (+7,182)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,957 miles
    Test number
    354419320214
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass29,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,775 miles
    Test number
    383949959229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail29,775 miles (+7,370)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,775 miles
    Test number
    750161359296
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass22,405 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,405 miles
    Test number
    543576798297
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Fail22,405 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,405 miles
    Test number
    911466898233
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LX55 AEL

Does LX55 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 AEL expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 AEL?
The MOT on LX55 AEL expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 AEL done?
LX55 AEL was recorded at 64,025 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 2,319 miles a year.
Has LX55 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 AEL has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LX55 AEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 AEL find?
LX55 AEL failed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 12 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; nearside front position lamp not working, and 14 more.

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