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GU05 DSX

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,626 mi
Last recorded205,626 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DSX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 205,626 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 205,624 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 202,210 miles

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 198,389 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2019 198,389 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 23 May 2018 193,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x nail punctures (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Some clicking noise front driveshafts,undefined location

Pass 16 Jun 2017 189,856 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 189,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2016 185,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 179,396 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 179,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2014 172,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

nearside rear tyre slighty out of shape

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 21 May 2014 172,780 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

nearside rear tyre slighty out of shape

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 13 Apr 2013 164,429 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 157,781 miles

Front discs worn

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 19 May 2012 157,781 miles

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

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

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

Front discs worn

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2011 149,986 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 142,081 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 142,081 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 136,022 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 136,022 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 126,162 miles

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

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

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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GU05 DSX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GU05 DSX, 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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GU05 DSX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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