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GU05 OUF

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 OUF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill corrosion both sides

Fail 20 Mar 2026

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill corrosion both sides

Pass 27 Mar 2025

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiator support panel corrosion

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

both outer sill corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2024

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front & rear cross members corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

front & rear cross members corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear cross member corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2022

Front Oil leak, but not excessive all rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting bolt is loose and unwound from bracket

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear nearside and offside rear back panel of body area (underside) is corroded but not in a structural area

Fail 4 Apr 2022

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive all rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective in poor condition and not securely mounted in wiper arm but clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting bolt is loose and unwound from bracket

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear nearside and offside rear back panel of body area (underside) is corroded but not in a structural area

Pass 29 Mar 2021

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces of front disc are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wiper blades are showing signs of deterioration

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn Side ways movement in handbrake lever (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear arm bushes are showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Various rear suspension components are corroded

oil leak from engine but not excessive

various parts of the exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 151,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 148,285 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 146,578 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 146,578 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 145,884 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 137,277 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 127,034 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 115,720 miles

Rear exhaust box tail pipes in poor condition

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 104,191 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 104,191 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 90,819 miles

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

brake pedal ribber worn

Fail 29 Mar 2011 90,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

brake pedal ribber worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,468 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,771 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 66,771 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,933 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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GU05 OUF is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUF, 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 OUF is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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