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AY05 HXU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,608 mi
Last recorded67,608 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 HXU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,608 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 67,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 64,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 59,493 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 59,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 59,441 miles

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

exhaust getting very rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2019 59,441 miles

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

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

exhaust getting very rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2018 50,346 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 50,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall damage

Fail 2 Aug 2017 46,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Not located on rubber (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall damage

Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,427 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,258 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 40,253 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,383 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 37,383 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 35,365 miles

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

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

some cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,365 miles

some cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,267 miles

Advise bad engine oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,300 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 17,133 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,133 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,053 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 7,501 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 4,558 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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AY05 HXU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY05 HXU, 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 AY05 HXU registered?

AY05 HXU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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