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FV55 GZY

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,915 mi
Last recorded158,915 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 158,915 miles

All 4 tyre treads worn on edge

Fail 25 Jan 2017 158,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

All 4 tyre treads worn on edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 149,425 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 143,898 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 136,487 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 136,487 miles
Fail 10 May 2013

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

Pass 10 May 2013
Pass 2 May 2012 123,770 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 118,398 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

air bag light on

offside front brake binding

Fail 13 May 2011 118,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside front brake binding

Pass 26 Jan 2010 92,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/f arch liner damaged/insecure.

o/s/f arch liner damaged/insecure.

Fail 26 Jan 2010 92,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/f arch liner damaged/insecure.

o/s/f arch liner damaged/insecure.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 62,632 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of age

Sevice indicator illuminated on dashboard

Slight play detected in steering rack

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 GZY 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 GZY, 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 GZY registered?

FV55 GZY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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