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DK55 FVY

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,306 mi
Last recorded157,306 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 FVY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 157,306 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 156,330 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 156,142 miles

Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 146,466 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 141,379 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 134,491 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 129,569 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 122,808 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 113,665 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 104,711 miles

No rear seats at time of test

Fail 1 Feb 2017 104,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

No rear seats at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2016 100,567 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 100,567 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 94,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,749 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,257 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,809 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,521 miles

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

speedometer not illuminated

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,430 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,362 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 FVY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

DK55 FVY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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