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FX05 YPU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,130 mi
Last recorded162,130 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 YPU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 162,130 miles

Engine breather hose has had temporary repair

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/s mirror case has been repaired

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brakes noisy in operation, advise inspection

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 162,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (under vehicle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (under vehicle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (under vehicle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine breather hose has had temporary repair

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/s mirror case has been repaired

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brakes noisy in operation, advise inspection

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 157,106 miles

Minor blow on egr system

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

O/s mirror case has been repaired

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine breather hose split,advise urgent attention

Fail 10 Aug 2018 156,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Minor blow on egr system

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

O/s mirror case has been repaired

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine breather hose split,advise urgent attention

Pass 11 Aug 2017 151,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 151,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & under floor inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 144,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 144,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 140,728 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 140,728 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 138,161 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 138,161 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 134,781 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 130,373 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 130,373 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 127,743 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 108,198 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 86,896 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to delaminat

Fail 18 Feb 2009 86,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to delaminat

Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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FX05 YPU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue 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 FX05 YPU, 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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FX05 YPU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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