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DE05 WXV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,816 mi
Last recorded136,816 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 WXV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 136,816 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 136,701 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 133,117 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s outer clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 133,094 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire near no'2 injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s outer clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 125,580 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 125,577 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 123,231 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 122,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 119,854 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 119,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 115,154 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 115,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 108,597 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 102,720 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 102,719 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 92,343 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 92,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,601 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2009 80,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 56,043 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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DE05 WXV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DE05 WXV, 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 DE05 WXV registered?

DE05 WXV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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