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CA54 VLN

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,869 mi
Last recorded119,869 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 VLN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 119,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear outer has damage and slight corrosion

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 119,869 miles

Central Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear outer has damage and slight corrosion

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 115,070 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 115,070 miles

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 109,098 miles

Offside rear tyre becoming low and heavily perished

Rear coil springs corroded

offside front tyre getting low

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2019 109,096 miles

Brake performance not tested Throttle pedal snapped (1.2.1 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside rear tyre becoming low and heavily perished

Rear coil springs corroded

offside front tyre getting low

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2018 105,151 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,432 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,604 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 100,604 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 96,532 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 96,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,378 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,980 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2012 76,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 76,314 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,809 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 61,245 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2010 61,235 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front slight brake bind

Pass 11 May 2009 55,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,991 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 42,991 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VLN 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 63.6%.

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 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 VLN, 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 CA54 VLN registered?

CA54 VLN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is CA54 VLN safe to buy?

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