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AS05 CMS

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

322,535 mi
Last recorded322,535 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS05 CMS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 322,535 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Step slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 322,530 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion Outer sill, marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Step slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 309,524 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 289,450 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 283,804 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 267,190 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 267,190 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 239,105 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 213,093 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 184,776 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 155,896 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 120,805 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 120,805 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 92,080 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 92,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 91,870 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 91,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 72,344 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 71,994 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 71,960 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 71,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 42,655 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,315 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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AS05 CMS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AS05 CMS, 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 AS05 CMS registered?

AS05 CMS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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