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YR55 VPT

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,705 mi
Last recorded151,705 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 151,705 miles

ALL UNDERBODY PAINTED BLACK

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 146,872 miles

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

inner and outer sills corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Sep 2022 146,856 miles

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

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

inner and outer sills corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 15 Sep 2021 141,508 miles

outer sills getting soft not in prescribed areas

Pass 15 Sep 2020 137,148 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 137,146 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded one main in front of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded various from abs unit to compensator block (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

no reversing lights working

Pass 17 Sep 2019 132,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 126,827 miles

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

high level rake light

Fail 14 Sep 2018 126,827 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both from master cylinder to union on front suframe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

high level rake light

Pass 15 Sep 2017 118,953 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 118,952 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,729 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 105,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,190 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 93,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2014 84,905 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2013 80,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 60,378 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 60,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,830 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 49,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,448 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 27,217 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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YR55 VPT is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR55 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

YR55 VPT is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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