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DK55 FVO

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,521 mi
Last recorded61,521 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 FVO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 61,521 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 58,742 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 53,594 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 53,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,955 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 51,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre badly perished sidewalls

Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,816 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,768 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2014 39,797 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Feb 2014 39,797 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,785 miles

Nearside rear tyre slight perishing

Fail 14 Jan 2013 33,785 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,749 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,760 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 26,760 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,103 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 24,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FVO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DK55 FVO, 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 DK55 FVO registered?

DK55 FVO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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