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DK55 FWD

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,695 mi
Last recorded105,695 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 105,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 105,693 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 105,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion near seat mount

Pass 3 Oct 2023 105,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion near seat mounting

Fail 25 Sep 2023 105,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion near seat mounting

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 105,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside slight corrosion near seat mounting point under vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2022 105,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside slight corrosion near seat mounting point under vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2021 104,828 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2021 104,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box 2x holes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Seat belt installation attached to floor without reinforcement plates or with plates of an unsuitable size/contour bottom plate rusted away (10.1 (m))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 98,575 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 98,575 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 91,835 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,975 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm (2.4.G.2)

under bonnet belts heavily cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,373 miles

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,736 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 61,736 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre worn close to limits

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,472 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,443 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,992 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,095 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 48,094 miles

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

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

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,960 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 40,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,495 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,581 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 FWD is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

DK55 FWD is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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The MOT history for DK55 FWD shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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