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EY05 UBC

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,791 mi
Last recorded157,791 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 UBC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2021 157,791 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 153,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 148,667 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Dec 2018 143,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 143,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 138,455 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 135,393 miles

Nearside rear tyre slight perishing in tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 135,393 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre slight perishing in tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 130,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 125,394 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 122,149 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 117,030 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 113,347 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres getting low

centre brake light not working

Pass 2 Jun 2010 95,335 miles

High level brake light not working , unable to establish connection.

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 95,328 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

High level brake light not working , unable to establish connection.

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,497 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 62,932 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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EY05 UBC is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EY05 UBC, 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 EY05 UBC registered?

EY05 UBC is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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