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HW55 FRK

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,050 mi
Last recorded74,050 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 74,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 74,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 70,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in Tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 70,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light. (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in Tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 66,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 66,328 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite badly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,242 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside & nearside + corroded casing (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold edge cords or canvas exposure immanent (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2020 57,675 miles

Wheel Trims Fitted all round so unable to inspect road nuts.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,692 miles

Wheel Trims Fitted all round so unable to inspect security of wheel nuts or condition of outer rims.

Fail 13 Aug 2020 57,675 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Beam Pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Wheel Trims Fitted all round so unable to inspect security of wheel nuts or condition of outer rims.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,408 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 51,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,510 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014
Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,939 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 46,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,430 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,974 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,829 miles

off side mirror damaged but obscuring drivers rear view

Fail 31 Oct 2008 33,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side mirror damaged but obscuring drivers rear view

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 FRK is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FRK, 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 FRK registered?

HW55 FRK is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is HW55 FRK safe to buy?

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