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YY55 MLX

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,253 mi
Last recorded79,253 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 MLX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 79,253 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 79,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 79,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 78,815 miles

Oil leak ()

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear front bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished , aslo inner edge has wear

Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,773 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 75,773 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged a b s ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged a b s ring cracked (3.4.2)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 69,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhuast system corroded in places,

Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhuast system corroded in places,

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,848 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level stop light inop

Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,874 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,642 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 26,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 16,470 miles

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

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

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

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 MLX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY55 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

YY55 MLX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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