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ET54 VHM

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,916 mi
Last recorded173,916 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 VHM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 173,916 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 173,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sill section badly corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill section badly corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 159,876 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush Deteriating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 151,420 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Blow on Joint (7.1.2)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting To Deteriate (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 141,396 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 141,396 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint (7.1.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 121,265 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak On Engine

Pass 15 Apr 2015 98,567 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Apr 2014 75,905 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 75,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 58,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,268 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 47,057 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2010 40,681 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 35,175 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 25,841 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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ET54 VHM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ET54 VHM, 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 ET54 VHM registered?

ET54 VHM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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