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FD55 APY

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,812 mi
Last recorded154,812 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 APY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 154,812 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 154,809 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 148,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

wipers worn

Pass 11 Jan 2019 142,088 miles

Nearside Front uneven wear to tyre

Nearside Rear light lens taped & bumper end cap missing

Offside Rear wheel rim buckled

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2018 134,642 miles

Nearside Rear bumper end cap damaged

Nearside Rear light lens damaged and taped

centre stop lamp inop

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2018 134,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear bumper end cap damaged

Nearside Rear light lens damaged and taped

centre stop lamp inop

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2017 127,293 miles

n/s/r bumper & light lens damaged!

Fail 23 Jan 2017 127,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r bumper & light lens damaged!

Pass 11 Jan 2016 119,377 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 119,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 111,817 miles

front brake imbalance

fuel cooler insecure

h/lamps poor aim

mid exhaust mount detached

o/s c/v gaiter insecure/cable tied on,n/s c/v gaiter damage/leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2014 105,062 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 105,061 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 95,972 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 85,084 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 73,450 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,078 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 60,078 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,942 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut on nearside front tyre outer wall.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 57,942 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut on nearside front tyre outer wall.

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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FD55 APY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FD55 APY, 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 FD55 APY registered?

FD55 APY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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