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VE54 NCC

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,045 mi
Last recorded176,045 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 NCC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2021 176,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 11 Jun 2020

nearside rear tyre low on tread

nearside wing mirror cover missing and glass taped in to place

off side rear bumper damaged

offside rear light lense cracked and taped together

rear number plate snapped but secure

vehicle battery flat

Fail 11 Jun 2020

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre low on tread

nearside wing mirror cover missing and glass taped in to place

off side rear bumper damaged

offside rear light lense cracked and taped together

rear number plate snapped but secure

vehicle battery flat

Pass 26 May 2018

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 126,711 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 126,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 121,059 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 114,807 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 106,285 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 106,285 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,914 miles

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

handbrake lever has movment

offside cv boot weeping grease

spare tyre flat

Fail 23 Feb 2013 96,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake lever has movment

offside cv boot weeping grease

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Feb 2012 89,878 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 85,426 miles

Chips in Windscreen

Engine Management Light On

Front Brake Discs Lipped And Rusted

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

Tested in Wet Conditions

Pass 11 Feb 2011 85,426 miles

Chips in Windscreen

Engine Management Light On

Front Brake Discs Lipped And Rusted

Tested in Wet Conditions

Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,012 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 16 Feb 2010 83,012 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 27 Feb 2009 74,193 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

off side rear light lens taped

rear foot brake application slightly uneven

wiper blades not clearing screen well

Pass 11 Jan 2008 65,429 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 65,429 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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VE54 NCC is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE54 NCC, 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 VE54 NCC registered?

VE54 NCC is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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