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DK55 FVL

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,526 mi
Last recorded81,526 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 FVL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 81,526 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 78,396 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 78,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front sub frame heavily corroded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded rack pipe sweating!!!!! (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,224 miles

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,044 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 71,035 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear pipes unions (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe union (3.6.B.2c)

Cracking on both rear tyres.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,259 miles

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

cracking on both rear tyres.

Fail 11 Oct 2014 67,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

cracking on both rear tyres.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 61,809 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 61,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,908 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks to casings

Front Crossmember has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2012 55,906 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres have cracks to casings

Front Crossmember has slight corrosion

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,875 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,813 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,079 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,020 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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DK55 FVL is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DK55 FVL, 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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DK55 FVL is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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