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FV55 AHU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,235 mi
Last recorded172,235 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 AHU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 172,235 miles

Oil leak ()

gear selector has play

Fail 15 Feb 2017 172,235 miles

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

Oil leak ()

gear selector has play

Pass 27 Feb 2016 162,189 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 156,304 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 153,898 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 141,711 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 141,711 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2011 128,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 128,183 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 101,607 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 101,607 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 73,288 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 73,288 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FV55 AHU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV55 AHU, 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 FV55 AHU registered?

FV55 AHU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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