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EK05 YWY

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,504 mi
Last recorded129,504 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 129,504 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 108,818 miles

surface scratches on offside of screen

Pass 4 Mar 2009 89,673 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre showing signs of cracking around outer wall.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 89,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre showing signs of cracking around outer wall.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 66,741 miles

N/s/rear lamp unit cracked.

Slight engine oil leak from the top of the engine.

Fail 8 Apr 2008 66,741 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

High level stop light not working.

N/s/rear lamp unit cracked.

NOTE: UNABLE TO CHECK FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AS FRONT BRAKES BINDING.

Slight engine oil leak from the top of the engine.

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 YWY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK05 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

EK05 YWY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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The MOT history for EK05 YWY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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