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YK55 UCS

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,918 mi
Last recorded81,918 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 UCS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 81,918 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2022 81,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 74,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 69,005 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 x (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 64,892 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,707 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 63,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,233 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 54,984 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,145 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,833 miles

nail in nsr tyre

slight play in front tie rods

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,005 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,673 miles

no spare wheel fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,365 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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YK55 UCS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YK55 UCS, 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 YK55 UCS registered?

YK55 UCS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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