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FD54 UVJ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,523 mi
Last recorded147,523 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 UVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 147,523 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 137,611 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

wax oil needed

Fail 13 Feb 2018 137,606 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides body outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides front and rear outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

wax oil needed

Pass 16 Feb 2017 131,178 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 131,178 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 124,147 miles

Both rear tyres becoming perished on side walls and in tread

Handbrake lever becoming loose but cannot be knocked off teeth

Indicator and wiper switch assembley slightly loose

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

Nearside door mirror backing loose

Nearside front brake slightly binding

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

Offside front wheel bearing not tested

Oil leak

Slight imbalance on front foot brake application

Slight knocking in offside of steering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2016 124,147 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres becoming perished on side walls and in tread

Handbrake lever becoming loose but cannot be knocked off teeth

Indicator and wiper switch assembley slightly loose

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

Nearside door mirror backing loose

Nearside front brake slightly binding

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

Offside front wheel bearing not tested

Oil leak

Slight imbalance on front foot brake application

Slight knocking in offside of steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2015 116,717 miles

Oil leak

both front brakes slightly binding

Fail 31 Jan 2015 116,717 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Feb 2014 109,325 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2014 109,525 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 101,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,326 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,280 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 80,402 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Feb 2011 80,402 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,136 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,469 miles

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,583 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 51,583 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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FD54 UVJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD54 UVJ, 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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FD54 UVJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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