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DG05 RRO

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,178 mi
Last recorded146,178 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 RRO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 146,178 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 140,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 135,815 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 130,807 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel tank straps rusting.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge. side wall has age cracking . 2mm left on tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges .2 mm left on tread. (4.1.E.1)

Tow bar rusting.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 130,807 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light ON (5.4.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel tank straps rusting.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge. side wall has age cracking . 2mm left on tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges .2 mm left on tread. (4.1.E.1)

Tow bar rusting.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 123,462 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 123,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged flexable rubber pipe showing brading (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,044 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres scrubbing inside edge

n/s/r tyre has tyre wall damage

o/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2015 113,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres scrubbing inside edge

n/s/r tyre has tyre wall damage

o/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2013 105,599 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2013
Fail 8 Jan 2013

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012
Fail 8 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,366 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 78,879 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,139 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,893 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,395 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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DG05 RRO 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 70%.

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 DG05 RRO, 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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DG05 RRO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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