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GV05 HBC

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HBC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022

Centre stop light not working

Fail 18 Aug 2022

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Centre stop light not working

Pass 17 May 2021 67,065 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 67,065 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020

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

Fail 7 May 2020

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lense damaged/ condensated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 May 2019

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018
Fail 14 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017
Fail 29 Sep 2017

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016
Fail 9 Sep 2016

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 48,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 48,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,586 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 41,586 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside steering arm has slight play.

Offside steering arm has slight play.

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside steering arm has slight play.

Offside steering arm has slight play.

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,195 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 36,195 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,140 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,656 miles

Airbag light is illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Wiper system is faulty but still operates

Fail 27 Aug 2010 29,656 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Airbag light is illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Wiper system is faulty but still operates

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,390 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,408 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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GV05 HBC is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GV05 HBC, 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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GV05 HBC is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 August 2005.

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