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YJ55 TSV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 TSV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2020

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper top leg bush rough

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 165,291 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 165,282 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Sep 2018 165,279 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 160,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 158,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 153,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 141,193 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2014 141,193 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 132,162 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 132,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 132,049 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front suspension strut top bearing has slight roughness

Pass 15 Sep 2011 120,852 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 102,354 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 102,354 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,933 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,429 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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YJ55 TSV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJ55 TSV, 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 YJ55 TSV registered?

YJ55 TSV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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