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SH55 OVW

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,371 mi
Last recorded62,371 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 OVW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 62,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 62,351 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 61,760 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 60,991 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 60,379 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,417 miles

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

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,156 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,891 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,674 miles

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 19 Jul 2017 53,648 miles

Fuel tank cage corroded

Offside Front seatbelt latch incomplete but still servicable

underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,790 miles

Offside Front seat belt catch damaged but still working satisfactorily

Fail 6 Jul 2016 51,790 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front seat belt catch damaged but still working satisfactorily

Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

slight play detected at offside front wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,264 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres becoming worn

slight play detected at offside front wheel

Fail 24 Jun 2014 47,264 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

front tyres becoming worn

nearside front brake binding slightly

slight play detected at offside front wheel

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,751 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake light not working

Fail 7 Jul 2011 40,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2010 38,951 miles

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,380 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,268 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 36,268 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SH55 OVW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 SH55 OVW, 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 SH55 OVW registered?

SH55 OVW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is SH55 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 OVW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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