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DE55 BED

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,134 mi
Last recorded66,134 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 BED
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,134 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 65,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cord visible, on outer tread area. 195/70T14 95T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint, could be considered a major leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,143 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 60,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,981 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 9 Jun 2016 55,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,922 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 52,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,204 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 49,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,801 miles

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

offside and nearside wipers deteriorated but still clears screen

Fail 3 Dec 2012 43,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

offside and nearside wipers deteriorated but still clears screen

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,941 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,941 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 38,941 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs scored but not excessive

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer tread

offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 31,544 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,878 miles

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

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

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

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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DE55 BED is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DE55 BED, 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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DE55 BED is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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