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FE05 NPV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,580 mi
Last recorded150,580 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 NPV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2019 150,580 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 143,858 miles

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in side wall no cords or ply visible also perishing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust tip corroded

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2018 143,858 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering marked with chalk 2 holes caused by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front both front shock absorbers outer casing is corroding

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has a worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is perishing and has a small cut in side wall

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

Rear both rear outer sills corroded

rear exhaust box tips corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,706 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 129,705 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 121,127 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 121,127 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 111,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 111,589 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,993 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 100,993 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 91,665 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm of tread

n/s/r tyre on 2mm of tread

o/s/f tyre on 2mm of tread

Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,695 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 73,770 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,562 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,562 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,034 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2008 44,034 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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FE05 NPV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Red 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 FE05 NPV, 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 FE05 NPV registered?

FE05 NPV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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