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FE05 XDN

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,842 mi
Last recorded88,842 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 XDN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 88,842 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 88,842 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 85,512 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 85,488 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,680 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 81,679 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 78,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 74,712 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 74,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 70,635 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 70,635 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,994 miles

exhaust tail pipe rotten/corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,895 miles

O/S/F tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2012 57,839 miles

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

O/S/F tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,843 miles

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

Exhaust (front section to centre section) joint insecure.

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2011 52,843 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust (front section to centre section) joint insecure.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,282 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,546 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 17,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XDN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XDN, 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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FE05 XDN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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