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GL05 ZCV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests36 (18 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,178 mi
Last recorded167,178 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ZCV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 18 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 167,178 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front brakes noisy on operation

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear brakes noisy on operation

Fail 23 Jul 2025 167,035 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Gearshift broken and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill - Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front brakes noisy on operation

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear brakes noisy on operation

Pass 25 Jul 2024 163,965 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split but ok at present (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 163,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split but ok at present (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 160,321 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 160,314 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge of tyre where bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge of tyre where bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 156,147 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer tail pipe missing

Fail 3 Aug 2022 156,140 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer tail pipe missing

Fail 28 Jul 2022 156,133 miles

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill weakened by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer tail pipe missing

Pass 27 Jul 2021 148,561 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Lamp Damaged

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 148,554 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Lamp Damaged

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 140,319 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lens damaged. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 140,315 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lens damaged. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2019

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc thin and scored. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp Interference Between Direction Indicator & Position Lamp

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake Pad Insecure In Carrier - Rocking

Oil Filter Corroded & Damp

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Wishbone Arm Front Bush Missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake Pedal Performance Poor

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp Interference Between Direction Indicator & Position Lamp

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake Pad Insecure In Carrier - Rocking

Oil Filter Corroded & Damp

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017

Central Front Oil leak Gearbox - O/S Driveshaft Area ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)

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

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

Central Front Oil leak Gearbox - O/S Driveshaft Area ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer assy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer assy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 117,251 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 117,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 110,079 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 109,783 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 109,783 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 108,248 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 108,236 miles

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

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

Front nearside ABS ring cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2011 106,440 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs wearing

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Jul 2011 106,440 miles

Oil leak

front discs wearing

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Aug 2010 96,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2010 96,287 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Aug 2009 85,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

crack in screen outside of swept area

Pass 1 Aug 2009 85,473 miles

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

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

Oil leak

crack in screen outside of swept area

Pass 17 Jul 2008 65,855 miles

nsr light lens cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2008 65,753 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsr light lens cracked

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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GL05 ZCV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GL05 ZCV, 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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GL05 ZCV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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