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VN55 XUX

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,014 mi
Last recorded167,014 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 XUX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 167,014 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 152,177 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 152,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 143,284 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 134,935 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 129,289 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 120,288 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 113,916 miles

play in offside front inner wheel to steering rack

possible nail in offside rear tyre

small hole in nearside front lower ball joint gaiter

Fail 10 Oct 2012 113,916 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

play in offside front inner wheel to steering rack

possible nail in offside rear tyre

small hole in nearside front lower ball joint gaiter

Fail 12 Oct 2011 108,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 108,068 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,016 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,863 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,392 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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VN55 XUX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN55 XUX, 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 VN55 XUX registered?

VN55 XUX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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