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DU55 PLV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,153 mi
Last recorded176,153 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 PLV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 176,153 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

under body and suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2018 169,674 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 169,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sil section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 160,061 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 160,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 150,164 miles

o/s and n/s/f sill sections have water blisters under paint

Fail 26 Jul 2016 150,164 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage road wheel catching body damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front tyre scuffed/sidewall damage

o/s and n/s/f sill sections have water blisters under paint

Pass 5 Aug 2015 139,721 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 139,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 129,505 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 120,601 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 120,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine oil leaking onto steering pipes/rack

rear brakes noisey on test

Pass 20 Sep 2012 115,638 miles

Both front tyres require replacing asap

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 109,730 miles

Front discs worn and inner brake pads are low

Rear brakes require checking.Very noisy on operation Foot/handbrake

Pass 9 Sep 2010 94,776 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 94,776 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 81,188 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 81,188 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 81,101 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 63,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,572 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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DU55 PLV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU55 PLV, 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 DU55 PLV registered?

DU55 PLV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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