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YY55 DFV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,335 mi
Last recorded134,335 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 DFV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2018 134,335 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Bumper insecure front bumper lower panel (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure centre lose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers worn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced O/S rear quarter / boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

N/S body damage

N/S rear tyre on limit

blue smoke

both front tyres age cracking

centre brake light inop

front discs scored and pitted

indicator stalk

rear cross member slightly corroded

slight corrosion main run brake pipes

slight oil leak

small chip in screen

Pass 7 Jun 2017 127,382 miles

Offside Rear rear axle/beam bush worn

Fail 7 Jun 2017 127,377 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking rear brake hub (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear axle/beam bush worn

Pass 20 Feb 2016 106,039 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 106,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 104,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (unable to fully inspect in clips) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 104,448 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (unable to fully inspect in clips) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,932 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres outer tread pattern worn

Pass 17 Sep 2013
Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,959 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,605 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010
Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,570 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,591 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 40,581 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YY55 DFV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YY55 DFV, 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 YY55 DFV registered?

YY55 DFV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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