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EK05 DAO

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,369 mi
Last recorded163,369 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 DAO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 163,369 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 163,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 156,117 miles

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

Slight oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 143,876 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 132,076 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2010 10,900 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 104,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 104,202 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 76,923 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm advise replacment soon

front brake pads worn low

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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EK05 DAO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK05 DAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 DAO registered?

EK05 DAO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is EK05 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 DAO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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