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GU05 SVV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,771 mi
Last recorded121,771 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 121,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 116,316 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023
Fail 7 Oct 2023 112,443 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 107,698 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 102,416 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 97,535 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,052 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 91,981 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,615 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 86,612 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,401 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 78,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,068 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 73,068 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,279 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre tread worn bald outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,403 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,324 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 49,314 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)

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)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,427 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 42,425 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,816 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,157 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,959 miles

drivers mirror glass cracked

front tyres on 2mm and worn unevenly

Fail 17 Mar 2008 21,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers mirror glass cracked

front tyres on 2mm and worn unevenly

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 SVV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

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

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