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AP05 PXS

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,030 mi
Last recorded193,030 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 PXS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 193,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge main tread 2mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyrer outer edge wear main tread approx 3.5mm lowest point

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated only upper limit speedo 70+? looks illuminated. fuel gauge and clock also not illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

both side sliding door tapped shut

Fail 7 Jan 2019 193,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge main tread 2mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyrer outer edge wear main tread approx 3.5mm lowest point

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated only upper limit speedo 70+? looks illuminated. fuel gauge and clock also not illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

both side sliding door tapped shut

Pass 3 Jan 2018 182,491 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside slight play inner track rod

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Rear brakes noisey on operation

Fail 27 Dec 2017 182,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside slight play inner track rod

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Rear brakes noisey on operation

Pass 21 Dec 2016 169,704 miles

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

various dash bulbs inoperative still illuminating speedo dim nearside section (advise bulb replacements

Fail 19 Dec 2016 169,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak housing/hose area rear of engine ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

various dash bulbs inoperative still illuminating speedo dim nearside section (advise bulb replacements

Pass 31 Dec 2015 160,968 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 160,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 158,766 miles

o/s/r tyre on limits

Pass 19 Aug 2013 147,686 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 147,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 141,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 132,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Jun 2011 132,020 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 121,368 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side rear number p[ate lamp dim

Pass 22 Jul 2009 101,870 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Vehicle heavily loaded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 87,235 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 87,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

High level brake light out

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

auxilary drive belt is split

front wheels are binding

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge.

offside wing mirror cover slightly insecure

oil level on minimum

passenger front wiper blade is split

sump is starting to carrode

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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AP05 PXS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AP05 PXS, 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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AP05 PXS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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