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FM05 KVA

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,257 mi
Last recorded109,257 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 KVA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 109,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 109,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE

CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT LOOSE

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

LOWER OF REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

N/S NO PLATE LAMP COVER MISSING

O/S DOOR MIRROR BACKING LOOSE

O/S REAR VALVE STEM PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING ARM

Fail 14 Aug 2017

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE

CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT LOOSE

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

LOWER OF REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

N/S NO PLATE LAMP COVER MISSING

O/S DOOR MIRROR BACKING LOOSE

O/S REAR VALVE STEM PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING ARM

Pass 16 Aug 2016

front bumper damaged

high level stop light not working

n/s no plate light damaged

o/s door mirror cover loose

Fail 9 Aug 2016

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

Braking system leaking rear brake valve (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid low

front bumper damaged

high level stop light not working

n/s no plate light damaged

o/s door mirror cover loose

Pass 10 Aug 2015

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 100,482 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 100,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 97,954 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 97,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both rear exhaust rubber mountings heavily deteriorated/cracked

offside front tyre bald inner area of tread

Pass 21 Aug 2012 94,793 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

brake pedal anti-slip rubber missing but pedal grooved

passenger door outer handle slightly sticky

Fail 21 Aug 2012 94,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

both front brakes binding slightly

brake pedal anti-slip rubber missing but pedal grooved

passenger door outer handle slightly sticky

Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,553 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,906 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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FM05 KVA is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FM05 KVA, 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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FM05 KVA is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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