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FE05 FLR

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

186,717 mi
Last recorded186,717 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FLR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 186,717 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 170,614 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 162,042 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre wearing stepped on inner edge

rear axle rusting

slight cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2017

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing stepped

rear axle rusting

Fail 21 Feb 2017

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing stepped

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

rear axle rusting

Pass 26 Feb 2016
Fail 26 Feb 2016

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back boxes (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 114,023 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 114,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 99,478 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 20 Feb 2014 99,478 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,808 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 94,808 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,720 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 88,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,933 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 84,933 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 78,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,692 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,808 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 67,808 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,999 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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FE05 FLR is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FE05 FLR, 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 FE05 FLR registered?

FE05 FLR is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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