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YR55 CXG

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,694 mi
Last recorded169,694 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 CXG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 169,694 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 163,271 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2019 141,047 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 131,395 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 119,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 114,797 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 114,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe rubber mounts split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 10,914 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 10,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2014
Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,465 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 70,208 miles

air bag /srs light on

Fail 11 Jan 2012 70,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag /srs light on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,820 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,509 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,368 miles

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

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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YR55 CXG is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR55 CXG, 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 YR55 CXG registered?

YR55 CXG is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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