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VK55 SGX

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

180,939 mi
Last recorded180,939 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 SGX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 180,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 180,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 178,212 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 178,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill marked in yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Insecure (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Body component likely to become detached Under tray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 172,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 172,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 168,656 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 168,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 166,015 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 166,015 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes across subframe marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 165,990 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 165,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 163,264 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 160,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 160,162 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 155,996 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 145,290 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 129,526 miles

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Sep 2010 129,506 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 118,434 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 118,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 99,605 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 99,591 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VK55 SGX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VK55 SGX, 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 VK55 SGX registered?

VK55 SGX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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