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AO55 UHB

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UHB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2019

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 areas both marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018
Pass 26 Oct 2017 127,984 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 121,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,519 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014

N/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2013 96,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 81,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Oct 2011 81,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,608 miles

both rear tyres perished

front screen chipped

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,065 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate deteriorating. rear tyres have cuts in treads

Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,155 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in ns of steering rack inner joint

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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AO55 UHB is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 90,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO55 UHB, 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 21 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO55 UHB is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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