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AY55 FVH

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

221,960 mi
Last recorded221,960 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 FVH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 221,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 221,369 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 220,745 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine stabilizer slight excessive play

Fail 11 Dec 2023 220,745 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 219,264 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 213,886 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 213,866 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 209,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 205,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 194,658 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 194,655 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 181,652 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 181,652 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 171,317 miles

VERY BAD oil leak

rear lower engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2015 156,193 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak

rear engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2014 139,785 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 121,170 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 103,886 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,597 miles

mileometer light not working

Pass 14 Dec 2010 59,605 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 39,384 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 25,665 miles

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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AY55 FVH is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY55 FVH, 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 AY55 FVH registered?

AY55 FVH is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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