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FG55 GVC

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018

slight run out n/s/rear

Fail 22 Jan 2018

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight run out n/s/rear

Pass 26 Jan 2017
Fail 26 Jan 2017

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Jan 2016

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 94,357 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 94,357 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 86,052 miles

1 of the front pipes spring mounts is loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre badly deteriorated

oil level on min

Fail 11 Nov 2013 85,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

1 of the front pipes spring mounts is loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre badly deteriorated

oil level on min

Pass 20 Oct 2012 77,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 74,684 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,412 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 72,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,522 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GVC 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 62.5%.

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 FG55 GVC, 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 FG55 GVC registered?

FG55 GVC is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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