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AU05 RVY

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RVY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

this vehicle has age related wear and corrosion underside

Pass 14 Dec 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

vehicle has age related corrosion and repairs to underside

Pass 3 Jan 2022

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyres have cuts but none to the cords

Fail 18 Aug 2021

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s and o/s outer sill's corroded/holed

Fail 18 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s and o/s outer sill's corroded/holed

Pass 20 Aug 2019

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019

Brake insecure abs pump (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,825 miles

Nearside Front plastic arch liner insecure and has been rubbing on tyre,

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre not commercial rated,

n/s washer spray poor.

oil leaks.

Fail 29 Jun 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014

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

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

heavy oil leak.

o/s rear tyre not C rated.

washer jet spray poor, but just adequate at time of test.

Fail 23 Jun 2014

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

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

heavy oil leak.

o/s rear tyre not C rated.

washer jet spray poor, but just adequate at time of test.

Pass 21 Jun 2013
Fail 21 Jun 2013

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,043 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,593 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,094 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU05 RVY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU05 RVY, 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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AU05 RVY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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