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DK55 FWH

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

62,853 mi
Last recorded62,853 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 FWH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 62,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member for disability ramp corroded but not structural

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brakes noisy - Advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 62,850 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member for disability ramp corroded but not structural

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brakes noisy - Advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 62,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe in front of front box blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member for disabled access ramp corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 61,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member for wheelchair access ramp corroded (not structural)

Fail 22 Jan 2024 61,161 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member for wheelchair access ramp corroded (not structural)

Pass 25 Jan 2023 59,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of silencer - advise repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 59,766 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of silencer - advise repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 57,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 55,516 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubber mounts are deteriorated advise replacement

Pass 15 Jan 2020 54,268 miles

Nearside Front power steering pipe is insecure on the subframe

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and the offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 48,674 miles

Coolant leak bottom hose ()

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 40,500 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 40,466 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened under and around wishbone arm (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 32,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 32,708 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 26,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 26,059 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 21,174 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 21,174 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s rear tyre side wall cracked

o/s front tyre side wall cracked

o/s rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2014 21,127 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2014

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 19,469 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S F.& R. tyres have age cracks on side walls

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,860 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriated

Pass 29 Nov 2011 16,069 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front headlmp has condensation

Fail 17 Nov 2011 16,063 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front headlmp has condensation

Pass 22 Nov 2010 14,375 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 12,006 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 9,816 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 FWH is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FWH, 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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DK55 FWH is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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