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DK05 OCX

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 OCX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025

Front suspension components corroding

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sills corroding

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner sills corroding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 3 Oct 2025

Front suspension components corroding

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sills corroding

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner sills corroding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2024

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general components corroded

slight oil engine

Fail 25 Sep 2024

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023
Fail 17 Oct 2023

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 136,603 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 136,338 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 136,335 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 135,838 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 128,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 115,137 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 98,558 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 79,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 60,092 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 41,828 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,821 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,648 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,932 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,047 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,185 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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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DK05 OCX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK05 OCX, 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 DK05 OCX registered?

DK05 OCX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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The MOT history for DK05 OCX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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