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FL55 OGV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

199,548 mi
Last recorded199,548 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 OGV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 199,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 193,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 193,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 186,356 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 180,517 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 168,320 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 168,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 160,551 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 160,540 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018
Pass 10 Oct 2017 146,565 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers not functioning properly on full speed

Fail 9 Oct 2017 146,562 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers not functioning properly on full speed

Pass 17 Oct 2016 141,604 miles

all tyres slightly worn on inner edges

n/s/f brake pad low BORDERLINE

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2016 141,604 miles

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

all tyres slightly worn on inner edges

n/s/f brake pad low BORDERLINE

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 127,748 miles

horn tone

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 127,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre box split and blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

horn tone

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,977 miles

condition both rear tyre walls perishing

Fail 9 Apr 2014 103,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion and blows on exhaust BORDERLINE

fuel smell under bonnet

fuel tank damp

horn tone

oil leak on engine

security of power steering pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2013 96,394 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 95,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,892 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 84,234 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 84,234 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 69,893 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,097 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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FL55 OGV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OGV, 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 OGV registered?

FL55 OGV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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