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FG05 OSA

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Yellow Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,247 mi
Last recorded120,247 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OSA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2026 120,247 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front corrosion to inner sill has corrosion but not to extent it has weakened body strength

Nearside Front cv boot perishing but not exesivly split so dirt ingress can occur

Nearside Rear sill has corrosion but doesn't affect strength of vehical

Offside Rear Inner sill has corrosion but doesn't affect strength of vehicle

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 3 Jan 2025 116,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp bracket damaged

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 116,251 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing, boot not secured (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp bracket damaged

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 111,673 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 111,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 107,571 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 102,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill rusty but not within prescribed area

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,828 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 94,502 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019
Pass 12 Jun 2018 87,217 miles

Oil leak

Offside track control arm inner ball joint slightly play

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 87,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside track control arm inner ball joint slightly play

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 PERCENT (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 82,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

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

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

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

AUX BELT DETERIORATED. ENGINE BAY

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 PERCENT (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,582 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front shocks (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 74,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,036 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 67,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,330 miles

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)

nearside front door mirror backing insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2012 59,330 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)

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)

nearside front door mirror backing insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,107 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,019 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,606 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/front door mirror cover loose

oil leak back of engine

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,301 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,098 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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 OSA is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Yellow with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FG05 OSA, 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 OSA is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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