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FM05 KVW

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,761 mi
Last recorded109,761 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2021 109,761 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside front and nearside rear brake pipe have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2020 106,686 miles

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2020 106,686 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2019 102,963 miles

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 102,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 98,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

tail pipe end missing

Fail 6 Aug 2018 98,901 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

tail pipe end missing

Pass 10 Aug 2017 94,472 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,161 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 90,161 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,660 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 84,660 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,598 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2014 78,592 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,680 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,037 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 51,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 51,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,668 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,563 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,047 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 KVW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FM05 KVW, 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 FM05 KVW registered?

FM05 KVW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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