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FH55 GUW

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,606 mi
Last recorded172,606 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 GUW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 172,606 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wing slight corrosion but not structurally weakened

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside side door not fully closed but not able to open

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

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

Rear rear doors not on catch but cant be opened (padlocked)

Fail 9 May 2024 172,604 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Towbar attachment likely to become detached welded to underside of vehicle with spot welds (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wing slight corrosion but not structurally weakened

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside side door not fully closed but not able to open

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

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

Rear rear doors not on catch but cant be opened (padlocked)

brake pedal spongy

Pass 9 May 2023 159,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 159,602 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 150,707 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil drips from the engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 150,707 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil drips from the engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 140,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 NAILS ()

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 140,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 NAILS ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 130,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 129,462 miles

tail pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 106,474 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 106,474 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 90,788 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 90,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 83,100 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 76,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,654 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 62,654 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake imbalance 25%

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,140 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,472 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 50,472 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,980 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 36,980 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,720 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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FH55 GUW is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,980 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 FH55 GUW, 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 20 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FH55 GUW registered?

FH55 GUW is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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