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FE05 FLV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

285,950 mi
Last recorded285,950 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FLV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 285,950 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 265,341 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 265,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 244,627 miles

Nearside Front seat worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

demister fan not working

Fail 21 Jan 2019 243,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

demister fan not working

Pass 25 Jul 2018 220,090 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 210,815 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 210,325 miles

Central Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 188,856 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 362,535 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 343,135 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 338,126 miles

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

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 28 Apr 2015 317,023 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 298,660 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 272,350 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 253,296 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 226,826 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 203,373 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 179,245 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 158,017 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 132,516 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 112,264 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 85,808 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,199 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 45,870 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,047 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 7,637 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 7,535 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 FLV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 FE05 FLV, 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 FLV registered?

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

Is FE05 FLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 FLV shows 29 tests with a 86.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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