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EK05 VFO

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 85,783 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 77,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,027 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and Offside front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

WET test

Fail 31 Jan 2014 68,027 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and Offside front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

WET test

Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,634 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,649 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,615 miles

N/S/F tyre in poor condition

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,099 miles

n/s rear tyre perished in tread area

o/s front tyre split but not showing chord

Pass 2 May 2008 16,919 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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EK05 VFO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VFO, 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 EK05 VFO registered?

EK05 VFO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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