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DK55 FWE

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired linkage worn (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front scratch on windscreen

rear service brake effort low close to fail

Fail 29 Nov 2024

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front scratch on windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2023
Pass 2 Nov 2022

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

scratch on screen

Fail 9 Aug 2022

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

scratch on screen

Pass 12 Aug 2021

Nearside Front macpherson strut upwards movement on full lock

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front macpherson strut upwards movement on full lock

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,939 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 44,929 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear trailing arms front bushes worn

Fail 21 Nov 2019

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear trailing arms front bushes worn

Pass 22 Nov 2018 43,348 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear trailing arm front bushes worn

front subframe corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2018 43,330 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,379 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 14 Nov 2016 41,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 35,188 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 35,100 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 29,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear foot brake poor effort

offside rear parking brake has poor effort

Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,234 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 15,716 miles

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking grease

temporary repair to exhaust

Pass 2 Jan 2015 9,945 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 4,875 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 4,875 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 4,860 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 FWE is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

DK55 FWE is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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