MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside Rear rear axle/beam bush worn
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
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)
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)
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)
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
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YY55 DFV safe to buy?
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