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HS55 CMS

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

423,379 mi
Last recorded423,379 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS55 CMS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 423,379 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 400,014 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 370,868 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 320,827 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower wishbone bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 341,065 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 341,065 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 313,592 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 286,210 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 262,999 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 262,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 229,661 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 229,598 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 193,621 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 193,621 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 157,469 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 157,166 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 131,215 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 131,212 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 98,637 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 81,968 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 81,968 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 70,413 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 70,400 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,380 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,366 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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HS55 CMS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HS55 CMS, 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 HS55 CMS registered?

HS55 CMS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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