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ET05 VAO

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 VAO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to edges

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre 2.6mm

high level stop light not working

Fail 17 Oct 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to edges

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre 2.6mm

high level stop light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2016

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015
Fail 13 Oct 2015

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced lens damged sharp edges (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 126,756 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 126,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s side loading door poor condition

o/s/f mirror poor

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edges

Fail 10 Oct 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s side loading door poor condition

o/s/f mirror poor

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2012 112,191 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 112,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 106,209 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 106,209 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 98,370 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 90,975 miles

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)

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 90,975 miles

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)

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,830 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 71,830 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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ET05 VAO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ET05 VAO, 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 ET05 VAO registered?

ET05 VAO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is ET05 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 VAO shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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