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GV55 WOU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,680 mi
Last recorded123,680 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 WOU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 123,680 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 123,680 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 117,378 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 117,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 110,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sump pan corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2022 101,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 93,079 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sump pan heavily corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,303 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 87,303 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,741 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Cross member corroded, offside

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 86,741 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside, bulbs fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty Fluid on minimum, topped up fluid (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Cross member corroded, offside

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 80,315 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ABS Ring broken, but not affecting ABS system

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 80,315 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ABS Ring broken, but not affecting ABS system

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 66,684 miles

Nearside Front Abs pick up ring on driveshaft split but not affecting abs system

Rear Coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,110 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front abs relluctor ring split

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 49,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 45,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front subframe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,068 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,638 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,308 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,216 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 26,216 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,693 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 17,877 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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GV55 WOU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GV55 WOU, 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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GV55 WOU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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