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DA05 FEV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 FEV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023
Fail 17 Aug 2023

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022
Fail 12 Aug 2022

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 101,217 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover insecure, fouling wheel

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))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust tailpipe missing

Fail 22 Mar 2019

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing bump strip securing clips (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover insecure, fouling wheel

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))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,409 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front plastic guard for engine loose

Fail 19 Mar 2018 87,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front plastic guard for engine loose

Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,445 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak on engine

Slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 22 Jan 2016 80,814 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Jan 2016 80,810 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

alternator belt idler pulley shattered

alternator belt split

exhaust corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Jan 2015 78,484 miles

3rd brake light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil leak from offside driveshaft seal

Wipers poor

Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,957 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Jan 2014 71,957 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Aug 2012 62,301 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn on edges but still clearing windscreen

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Aug 2012 62,597 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Nearside wiper blade torn on edges but still clearing windscreen

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,340 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,648 miles

Rear axle bushes starting to split

Fail 15 Jul 2010 41,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,748 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,321 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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DA05 FEV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DA05 FEV, 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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DA05 FEV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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