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YG55 GGU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,482 mi
Last recorded163,482 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 GGU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 163,482 miles

slight play in steering arm

Fail 19 Sep 2018 163,482 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

slight play in steering arm

Pass 26 Aug 2017 153,869 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery light on

Fail 14 Aug 2017 153,851 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery light on

Pass 31 Aug 2016 148,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 137,407 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak.

Fail 19 Sep 2015 137,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush axle pivot (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs worn and pitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 124,192 miles

NSR Outer tyre wall deteriorated

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 114,944 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 114,852 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 104,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,875 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 69,247 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,614 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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YG55 GGU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YG55 GGU, 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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YG55 GGU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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