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FL55 OBV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,933 mi
Last recorded124,933 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 124,933 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 124,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014

gearshift insercure. driver seat deteriorated rear number plate deteriorated. oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Jun 2014

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

gearshift insercure. driver seat deteriorated rear number plate deteriorated. oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Jan 2013 107,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside rear exhaust backbox support bracket broken

Pass 2 Jan 2013 107,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear exhaust backbox support bracket broken

Pass 7 Jul 2011 10,214 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 10,214 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 81,084 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,084 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,898 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 62,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s steering rack slight play

windscreen light scratching

Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s steering rack slight play

windscreen light scratching

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 OBV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

FL55 OBV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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