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AV05 CSX

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

159,514 mi
Last recorded159,514 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CSX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 159,514 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 147,993 miles

Both sills slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 137,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 129,035 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 123,815 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 108,338 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on n.s.f sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 108,336 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on n.s.f sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,089 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 91,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 86,192 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,875 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 73,335 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,348 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,884 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,379 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 51,379 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,878 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,859 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,065 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 28,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,287 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,261 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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AV05 CSX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AV05 CSX, 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 AV05 CSX registered?

AV05 CSX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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