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AX54 VPE

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

156,040 mi
Last recorded156,040 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 VPE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 156,040 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 155,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023
Fail 3 May 2023

Emissions unable to be completed hole in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022
Pass 20 May 2021

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2021

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020

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

Nearside Outer CV gaitor leaking grease

Reverse lamp innoperative

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2019

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre exhaust clamp in poor condition

nearside front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2018 133,307 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 133,306 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 127,730 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 123,130 miles

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015
Pass 12 Mar 2014
Pass 4 Feb 2013 106,135 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,829 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust rubber slight split

Fail 16 Jan 2012 102,829 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust rubber slight split

Pass 16 Dec 2010 100,126 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to windscreen outside swept areas

Fail 16 Dec 2010 100,126 miles

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

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

Oil leak

damage to windscreen outside swept areas

Pass 22 Dec 2009 85,418 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 63,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 63,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,504 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 50,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AX54 VPE is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 AX54 VPE, 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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What year was AX54 VPE registered?

AX54 VPE is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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