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FL55 EPV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,589 mi
Last recorded166,589 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EPV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 166,589 miles

Drivers door mirror casing loose

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pedal rubber splitting

Fail 18 Oct 2012

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Drivers door mirror casing loose

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pedal rubber splitting

Pass 17 Nov 2011 145,858 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 145,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake pad wear warning light wire dissconected

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 110,579 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

centre brake light inoperative

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

rear brakes noisy

Fail 16 Nov 2010 110,579 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light inoperative

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

deep cracking to offside rear tyre

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

rear brakes noisy

Fail 24 Nov 2009 72,395 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 72,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,775 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2008 51,775 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FL55 EPV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FL55 EPV, 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 FL55 EPV registered?

FL55 EPV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is FL55 EPV safe to buy?

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