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VE54 ZRU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,348 mi
Last recorded143,348 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 ZRU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 143,348 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 139,218 miles

offside and nearside rear axle bushes deteriorating

small cuts in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2015 135,975 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 135,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 127,463 miles

Engine ; oil leak

Lighting ; high level stop lamp not working

Steering ; seepage of P.A.S. fluid , rack area ?

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel nuts covered , n/s/f cap missing

Fail 7 Aug 2014 127,460 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 11 %

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 18 %

Engine ; misfire during emissions test

Engine ; oil leak

Lighting ; high level stop lamp not working

Steering ; seepage of P.A.S. fluid , rack area ?

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel nuts covered , n/s/f cap missing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 116,491 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 106,603 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 106,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011
Fail 27 Jul 2011

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010
Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,707 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 69,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 56,188 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,188 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,762 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 54,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 ZRU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

VE54 ZRU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is VE54 ZRU safe to buy?

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