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CA54 VKZ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

183,345 mi
Last recorded183,345 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 VKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 183,345 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills rusted

Fail 8 Jun 2020 183,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner arch x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills rusted

Pass 14 May 2019 179,601 miles

Front Inner wings corroding

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front inner sills corroding

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

Fail 9 May 2019 179,600 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner wings corroding

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front inner sills corroding

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

Pass 15 May 2018 176,207 miles

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

Fail 10 May 2018 176,206 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2017 171,764 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

outter sills rusted

Pass 18 May 2016 168,239 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 168,238 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 161,712 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 161,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2014

Oil leak

handbrake/fluid light on dash

Pass 2 Feb 2013 144,868 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2013 144,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012
Fail 1 Feb 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 125,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

general corrosion

nearside front tyre on limit on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 125,064 miles

general corrosion

nearside front tyre on limit on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 105,575 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 89,956 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 89,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,868 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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CA54 VKZ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CA54 VKZ, 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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CA54 VKZ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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