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SV55 FNM

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,618 mi
Last recorded131,618 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 FNM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 131,618 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 113,474 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 103,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Fail 11 Nov 2021 103,454 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Fail 8 Sep 2021 103,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe Flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch Pedal Spongy And Slow To Return

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Bald On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 89,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 89,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 80,694 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,816 miles

drivers seat torn

Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,419 miles

drivers door hinges badly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,782 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 68,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,500 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,893 miles

exhaust system deteriorated in places but not excessive at time of test.

front section of front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

offside front door catching on wing.

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

power steering pipes on rack corroded.

slight play on both steering track rods.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 56,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system deteriorated in places but not excessive at time of test.

front section of front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

offside front door catching on wing.

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

power steering pipes on rack corroded.

slight play on both steering track rods.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,917 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly worn

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Nov 2011 45,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly worn

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,268 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,636 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,572 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 FNM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FNM, 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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SV55 FNM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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