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DK55 LEJ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,738 mi
Last recorded64,738 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 64,738 miles

Exhaust hanger rubbers deteriorated

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ramp/wheel chair access fitted ()

Fail 13 May 2019 64,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hanger rubbers deteriorated

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ramp/wheel chair access fitted ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 57,547 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

both front tyre wearing low 2mm minimum

both head lamp lenses deteriorating but have beam image

child seats fitted to both front passenger seats,seat belts not fully checked

Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,829 miles

Offside Front tyre age cracked

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 49,829 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre age cracked

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 43,756 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front o/s/f tyre perished

both lower ball joint gaiters perished

side repeaters discoulered

Fail 11 Feb 2016 43,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front o/s/f tyre perished

both lower ball joint gaiters perished

side repeaters discoulered

Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,218 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 31,285 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 31,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 25,432 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 24,993 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 24,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,131 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,445 miles

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

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

o/s/r lamp slightly damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2008 13,500 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 13,500 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 LEJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

DK55 LEJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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