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SV55 FHS

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,662 mi
Last recorded114,662 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 FHS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 114,662 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 114,662 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 92,629 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,697 miles

exhaust pipe rubbing on chassis

Fail 2 Nov 2011 75,697 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust pipe rubbing on chassis

Pass 30 Oct 2010 63,433 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,534 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,120 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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SV55 FHS 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 SV55 FHS, 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 SV55 FHS registered?

SV55 FHS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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