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DU05 GHJ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,731 mi
Last recorded134,731 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 GHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 134,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 134,686 miles

Emissions not tested Oil Leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,598 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 121,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 121,574 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 111,878 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 111,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 103,698 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre outer edges wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 103,605 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre outer edges wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 95,072 miles

A few chips in zone "B" on windscreen

Exhaust system looks excessively corroded in areas

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2013 95,072 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

A few chips in zone "B" on windscreen

Exhaust system looks excessively corroded in areas

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,455 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,479 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 72,278 miles

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

o/s front door mirror insercure

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,262 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both wipers

Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,666 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,214 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 GHJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DU05 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

DU05 GHJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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