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DU05 FYW

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FYW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026
Fail 5 May 2026

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 121,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020
Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases metal mount area central (6.1.2 (a))

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

tail pipe missing

Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust section (7.1.2)

Front number plate is cracked

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

O/S & N/S outer sills are starting to bubble

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust tail pipe is corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 84,856 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust section (7.1.2)

Front number plate is cracked

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

O/S & N/S outer sills are starting to bubble

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust tail pipe is corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,044 miles

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,268 miles

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 66,439 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,439 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 60,732 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,990 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,434 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,203 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 43,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,596 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 35,299 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 29,858 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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DU05 FYW 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 78.3%.

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 DU05 FYW, 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 DU05 FYW registered?

DU05 FYW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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