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FG05 FNR

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

205,434 mi
Last recorded205,434 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FNR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 205,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Heavily corroded / advise replacement ASAP / front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded Heavily corroded / advise replacement ASAP / from abs pump along sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Lamp cracked (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Advise replacement ASAP (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Non standard fuel cap fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Heavily corroded / advise replacement ASAP (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Heavily corroded / advise replacement ASAP (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Advise replacement ASAP (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 205,397 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine Average reading of 8.00 (limit is 3.00) (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Heavily corroded / advise replacement ASAP / front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded Heavily corroded / advise replacement ASAP / from abs pump along sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Lamp cracked (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Advise replacement ASAP (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Non standard fuel cap fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Heavily corroded / advise replacement ASAP (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Heavily corroded / advise replacement ASAP (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Advise replacement ASAP (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 190,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 190,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 176,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view back damaged (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 24 Mar 2016 176,484 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not reaching screen (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view back damaged (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 165,354 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box tail pipe corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 165,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box tail pipe corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 154,195 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear rubber mounting broken

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 154,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear rubber mounting broken

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 143,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 143,151 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 131,243 miles

nearside mirror cracked

tread getting low offside front iner

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 131,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside mirror cracked

tread getting low offside front iner

Pass 31 Mar 2011 120,023 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear exhaust mounting torn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 107,939 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 94,632 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 85,036 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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FG05 FNR is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FG05 FNR, 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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FG05 FNR is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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