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VU55 SXZ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,952 mi
Last recorded158,952 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 SXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 158,952 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 158,946 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 148,088 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 148,087 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 141,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tailpipe

Pass 14 Jan 2020 140,525 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 139,033 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 139,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 136,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2017 134,277 miles

front exhaust box leaking

play in offside front lower ball joint

windscreen scratched

Pass 4 Jan 2016 127,376 miles

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Jan 2015 122,242 miles

high level stop light not working

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jan 2015 122,089 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level stop light not working

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 3 Dec 2013 111,139 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 92,204 miles

centre exhaust section rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2011 83,943 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f centre seat belt clip body missing

Pass 16 Dec 2010 78,431 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 70,119 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 70,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 50,479 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 50,479 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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VU55 SXZ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU55 SXZ, 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 VU55 SXZ registered?

VU55 SXZ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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The MOT history for VU55 SXZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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