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EA05 UCS

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,779 mi
Last recorded167,779 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 UCS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 167,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018

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

Nearside Mirror cracked

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015
Pass 30 Sep 2014

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 127,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhast mount broken but still working

Pass 18 Jun 2012 118,425 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 115,559 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 115,559 miles

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

Offside 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 7 Jun 2010 111,847 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 108,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted near side front

Pass 9 Jun 2009 108,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

child seat fitted near side front

Pass 4 Jul 2008 102,759 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 102,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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EA05 UCS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EA05 UCS, 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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EA05 UCS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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