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VN54 MLV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 MLV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sub Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017
Fail 7 Jul 2017

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2016
Pass 7 May 2015 110,109 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 105,269 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 105,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 100,031 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 99,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 17 May 2012 93,218 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 93,218 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,718 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 82,430 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 82,430 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 76,896 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,283 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 68,521 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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VN54 MLV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN54 MLV, 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 VN54 MLV registered?

VN54 MLV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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