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WF55 VDL

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,041 mi
Last recorded136,041 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 VDL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 136,041 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 123,142 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 119,194 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 119,194 miles

Fuel system component leaking high pressure fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 113,856 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 102,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust tailpipe excessively low to floor

Fail 20 Oct 2020 102,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant warning light illuminated

exhaust tailpipe excessively low to floor

Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,947 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,584 miles

Central Rear corrosion hole behind rear bumper not in a prescribed area

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 90,809 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 90,809 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 86,422 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,522 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 83,521 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 80,968 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 77,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,655 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 70,651 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

o/s front brake pad warning light wire rubbing wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,494 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 63,491 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,653 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 58,680 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,196 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,763 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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WF55 VDL is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF55 VDL, 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 WF55 VDL registered?

WF55 VDL is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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