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CA05 XSW

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,024 mi
Last recorded175,024 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XSW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 175,024 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack across screen not in drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 164,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/ getting close to wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust, starting to crack , pipe into silencer.

Fail 25 Mar 2017 164,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/ getting close to wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust, starting to crack , pipe into silencer.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 143,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

front screen damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2016 143,594 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front screen damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2015 119,743 miles

Oil leak

screen damaged.cracked.out of drivers view.

Fail 11 Apr 2015 119,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

screen damaged.cracked.out of drivers view.

Fail 19 Apr 2014 89,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn.

n/s front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 19 Apr 2014 89,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip worn.

n/s front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 16 Feb 2013 69,108 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 69,108 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,932 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 44,932 miles

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

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

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

Both outer mirror casings broken

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,868 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 38,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,946 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 31,946 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs lipped

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre sidewall cut too cords not exceeding limits of 25 mm

slight bind on offside front wheel

slight play in offside front rackend

Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,261 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)

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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CA05 XSW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 CA05 XSW, 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 CA05 XSW registered?

CA05 XSW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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