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VA54 EYO

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,527 mi
Last recorded140,527 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 EYO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 140,527 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre BRAKE LIGHT DISCONNECTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 17 Oct 2017 140,527 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre BRAKE LIGHT DISCONNECTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Oct 2016 134,633 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside upper strut mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Fail 17 Oct 2016 134,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside body side of arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside upper strut mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 128,981 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 125,902 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 122,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 115,463 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 113,444 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Top brake light not functioning.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 113,444 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Top brake light not functioning.

Very slight binding felt offside front wheel.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 107,141 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 96,756 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 96,756 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,545 miles

Nearside Front 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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VA54 EYO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA54 EYO, 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 VA54 EYO registered?

VA54 EYO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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