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EK05 YVW

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,700 mi
Last recorded143,700 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2020 143,700 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 137,602 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 137,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 130,311 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 130,311 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 123,059 miles

front number plate cracked

tail pipe corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2017 122,895 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged offside front abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

tail pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 115,325 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad very low. Advise replacement soon (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 115,325 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad very low. Advise replacement soon (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 106,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bolt missing from o/s diveshaft centre housing but still secure

drivers seat belt webbing starting to fray slightly

exhaust tailpipe corroded

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 15 Jan 2015 106,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bolt missing from o/s diveshaft centre housing but still secure

drivers seat belt webbing starting to fray slightly

exhaust tailpipe corroded

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Jan 2014 99,066 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

THE FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

Pass 26 Jan 2013 91,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 91,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 82,344 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 74,005 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 65,908 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 57,009 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 47,216 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 YVW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EK05 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

EK05 YVW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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