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PO55 XLV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

173,296 mi
Last recorded173,296 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 XLV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 173,296 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 173,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 172,023 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 171,850 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 170,095 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 168,453 miles

outer sill corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2019 165,663 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front cross member has corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2019 165,663 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front cross member has corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2018 161,722 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

engine has oil leaks

exhaust has leak

front cross member has corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2018 161,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

engine has oil leaks

exhaust has leak

front cross member has corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2017 156,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 156,692 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 149,762 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both fronts and slight play in steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 142,986 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

engine has oil leaks

Fail 29 Sep 2015 142,983 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine has oil leaks

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 136,994 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 129,010 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 126,306 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 126,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 109,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 97,553 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 97,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 85,086 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 85,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 3 Oct 2008 71,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2008 71,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

unable to open nearside side door

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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PO55 XLV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PO55 XLV, 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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PO55 XLV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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