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SV54 FYF

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,167 mi
Last recorded74,167 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 FYF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2013 74,167 miles

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

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

O/S front brake binding slightly

O/S front lower suspension joint which has been replaced is almost touching ABS ring

O/S front tyre is just touching inner wing plastic cover on full lock

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tow bar electric socket bracket needs secured properly

Pass 23 Mar 2013 74,167 miles

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

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

O/S front brake binding slightly

O/S front lower suspension joint which has been replaced is almost touching ABS ring

O/S front tyre is just touching inner wing plastic cover on full lock

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tow bar electric socket bracket needs secured properly

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,678 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight play in o/s inner track rod

n/s lower suspension joint boot slightly damaged

n/s sliding door cant open

o/s lower suspension joint boot slightly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2011 66,587 miles

b/s front brake discs slightly corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 60,751 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,802 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,437 miles

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

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

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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SV54 FYF is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV54 FYF, 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 SV54 FYF registered?

SV54 FYF is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is SV54 FYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV54 FYF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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