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HW55 AET

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 AET
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lamp damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LEGAL ONLY and BALD on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Offside Front Tyre BALD on outer edge

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Jan 2017

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 175,182 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE OUTER (PIN HOLE) (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE LOADING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

Fail 28 Jan 2016 175,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working NEARSIDE (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE OUTER (PIN HOLE) (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE LOADING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

Pass 30 Jan 2015 168,828 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pedal rubber worn

wiperblades have small spit(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 168,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pedal rubber worn

wiperblades have small spit(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 161,416 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 156,781 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 147,928 miles

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

offside front tyre worn just passes

Pass 6 Sep 2011 147,928 miles

offside front tyre worn just passes

Pass 7 Sep 2010 140,753 miles

minor wear to offside front steering rack inner joint

slight damage to offside rear lamp assembly

Pass 20 Nov 2009 135,172 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 120,907 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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HW55 AET is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW55 AET, 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 HW55 AET registered?

HW55 AET is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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