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FG55 EKH

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,663 mi
Last recorded112,663 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 EKH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 May 2023 112,663 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill lightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill lightly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 112,616 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills and under sills starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 110,352 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills both sides slight bubbling on rear sill sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 110,345 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fuel leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills both sides slight bubbling on rear sill sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 105,075 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,156 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 87,187 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,777 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,475 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 72,415 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,056 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,398 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,887 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,265 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,015 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,700 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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FG55 EKH is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 FG55 EKH, 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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FG55 EKH is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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