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GK55 VLA

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,946 mi
Last recorded130,946 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VLA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 130,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 124,571 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 120,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 114,388 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 107,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 99,200 miles

Nearside sliding door no outer handle

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wear uneven on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 99,200 miles

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

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

Nearside sliding door no outer handle

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wear uneven on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,207 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre has deep cut in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,946 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber holed

o/s/r lamp taped up

Fail 18 Sep 2014 70,946 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber holed

o/s/r lamp taped up

Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,659 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,906 miles

o/s/r lamp taped in position

Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,035 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre now in spare

o/s/r lamp tapped and cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2011 44,970 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/r lamp tapped and cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,633 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,942 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 30,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,971 miles

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

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

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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GK55 VLA is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK55 VLA, 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 GK55 VLA registered?

GK55 VLA is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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