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AO05 ZGB

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,959 mi
Last recorded116,959 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZGB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 116,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front brake pad wire broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box rubber split

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 116,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower hub (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front brake pad wire broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box rubber split

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 116,111 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arm to body mounting bushes split from the centre pins

Engine oil level did not register on the dip stick before starting the inspection

Front brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Front number plate damaged and degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Lift in both front lower suspension ball joints

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush worn

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Offside loading door outer handle broken

Rear bumper insecure

Rear road springs rusted

Spare tyre flat

Fail 1 Feb 2016 116,111 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both rear suspension trailing arm to body mounting bushes split from the centre pins

Engine oil level did not register on the dip stick before starting the inspection

Front brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Front number plate damaged and degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Lift in both front lower suspension ball joints

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush worn

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Offside loading door outer handle broken

Rear bumper insecure

Rear road springs rusted

Spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Jan 2015 114,550 miles

Offside load door handle missing

Nearside outer CV boot leaking grease

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perished and worn

Front number plate damaged

Slight lift in both lower ball joints

Spare tyre worn to 2mm and aged

Fail 6 Jan 2015 114,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Front lower suspension arm mounting bushes perished and worn

Front number plate damaged

Nearside outer CV boot leaking grease

Offside load door handle missing

Slight lift in both lower ball joints

Spare tyre worn to 2mm and aged

Pass 8 Jul 2013 109,199 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 109,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 89,223 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 89,221 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,868 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 85,868 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,069 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 75,069 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AO05 ZGB is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AO05 ZGB, 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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AO05 ZGB is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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