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AO05 YGN

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YGN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020

Nearside subframe has had a repair

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside subframe has had a repair

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 126,278 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 126,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear damged/broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 121,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 108,453 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

N/s/r tyre perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Various suspension components corroded on the front and rear of vehicle

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 140,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jul 2014 139,796 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 139,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 133,923 miles

SPARE WHEEL FLAT

TAIL PIPES MISSING FROM REAR SILENCER

Fail 10 Jul 2013 133,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

SPARE WHEEL FLAT

TAIL PIPES MISSING FROM REAR SILENCER

Pass 18 Jun 2012 116,421 miles

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

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

tailpipe corroded so end missing

Pass 17 Jun 2011 101,622 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,356 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,754 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,399 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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AO05 YGN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO05 YGN, 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 AO05 YGN registered?

AO05 YGN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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