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DK55 FVP

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,872 mi
Last recorded71,872 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 FVP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,872 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes performance requires attention

Fail 8 Jun 2016 71,872 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear wheel chair belt (5.2.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes performance requires attention

Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,416 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 64,416 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 55,956 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 49,401 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,401 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 49,338 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 49,338 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,717 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 44,717 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 40,822 miles

o/s h/brake cable outer cover btoken (cable not exposed)

o/s/f brakes binding

o/s/f wiper split

rear brake pipes have slight corosion

Fail 11 May 2010 40,822 miles

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

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

o/s h/brake cable outer cover btoken (cable not exposed)

o/s/f brakes binding

o/s/f wiper split

rear brake pipes have slight corosion

Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,794 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,550 miles

Parking brake: parking 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 FVP is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

DK55 FVP is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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