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SK55 JVP

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,005 mi
Last recorded138,005 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 JVP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 138,005 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 138,005 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2012 130,971 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 130,970 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2011 115,647 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 115,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2010 98,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 98,593 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 77,148 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,319 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 59,318 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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SK55 JVP is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SK55 JVP, 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 SK55 JVP registered?

SK55 JVP is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is SK55 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK55 JVP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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