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GU05 SVT

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

201,934 mi
Last recorded201,934 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 SVT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 201,934 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

aux belt pulley noisy.

Fail 9 Jul 2016 199,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush suspect noise (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2015 176,715 miles

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

Oil leak

washers poor

wipers poor

Fail 30 Apr 2015 176,713 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

mileage illumination inoperative

washers poor

wipers poor

Pass 24 May 2014

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges of tread

offside front brake pad wear inducator wire is broken

offside mirror body taped up

sight play at the of steering wheel

Fail 24 May 2014

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges of tread

offside front brake pad wear inducator wire is broken

offside mirror body taped up

sight play at the of steering wheel

Pass 8 Jun 2013 141,832 miles

offside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly split

Fail 8 Jun 2013 141,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front headlamp slightky insecure

offside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly split

Pass 10 May 2012 120,691 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 95,723 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 95,714 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 83,850 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

Fail 13 Feb 2010 83,850 miles

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

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

Fail 7 Feb 2009 71,998 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 71,998 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,612 miles

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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 SVT is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SVT, 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 GU05 SVT registered?

GU05 SVT is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is GU05 SVT safe to buy?

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