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KD55 USW

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,760 mi
Last recorded171,760 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 USW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 171,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 171,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022
Fail 7 Jan 2022

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front corrosion 30 cm from subframe osf inner seal

Pass 17 Dec 2020 146,850 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

both rear inner sill jack points corroded

nail o/s/r tyre

o/s/r light lense damaged

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

play o/s/f inner rack joint

rear exhaust hanger poor

stone chip in screen

Fail 14 Dec 2020 146,841 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

both rear inner sill jack points corroded

nail o/s/r tyre

o/s/r light lense damaged

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

play o/s/f inner rack joint

rear exhaust hanger poor

stone chip in screen

Pass 16 Dec 2019 137,382 miles

back box strap broken but exhaust still supported

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Dec 2019 137,382 miles

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

back box strap broken but exhaust still supported

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2018 129,660 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 129,660 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 127,606 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 127,606 miles

Emissions not tested Due to hole in exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 124,321 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 120,647 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 120,647 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 114,743 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 104,378 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 104,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 14,399 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,483 miles

Offside beam pattern adversely affected

Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,363 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 31,712 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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KD55 USW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KD55 USW, 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 KD55 USW registered?

KD55 USW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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