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DY55 UYZ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,765 mi
Last recorded151,765 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 UYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 151,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 150,033 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 136,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 125,224 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 113,044 miles

high level stop lamp not working.......

Pass 16 May 2014 111,862 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 111,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 104,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2013 104,602 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 84,019 miles

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

brake light in rear door n/w

Fail 2 May 2012 84,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake light in rear door n/w

Pass 3 May 2011 61,972 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,582 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 55,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,339 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 40,339 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f track rod has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,010 miles

Windscreen is cracked along bottom edge

Fail 1 Oct 2008 23,006 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen is cracked along bottom edge

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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DY55 UYZ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY55 UYZ, 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 DY55 UYZ registered?

DY55 UYZ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 UYZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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