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YR55 VOV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

209,835 mi
Last recorded209,835 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VOV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 209,835 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 207,723 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 207,721 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 202,596 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 202,489 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 197,992 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 192,244 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dry and slightly rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and bhrake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Fail 8 Jan 2015 192,244 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dry and slightly rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and bhrake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 1 Jul 2014 192,135 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Fail 25 Jun 2014 192,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 17 Jun 2013 187,725 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 187,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 180,079 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 180,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 160,449 miles

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

nearside rear quarter pannel trim missing

offside rear door and quarter pannel damaged

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 21 Sep 2010 160,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear quarter pannel trim missing

offside rear door and quarter pannel damaged

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 22 Sep 2009 129,120 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 129,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 98,302 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n s f side rapeater lens missing

n s r tyre sidewall perished

o s f door mirror glass cracked but not effecting view to rear

Fail 23 Sep 2008 98,302 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n s f side rapeater lens missing

n s r tyre sidewall perished

o s f door mirror glass cracked but not effecting view to rear

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 VOV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YR55 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

YR55 VOV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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