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GV05 HBN

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

183,002 mi
Last recorded183,002 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 183,002 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 182,994 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Nearside mirror badly damaged (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section various holes (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Cage and split pin missing from drive shaft hub nut

Front brake discs are worn

Pass 8 May 2015 173,271 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to limit

nearside handbrake outer cable in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2015 173,263 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn very close to limit.

Nearside handbrake outer cable in poor condition.

Pass 28 Jan 2015

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO THE 1.6 MM TREAD DEPTH LIMITS

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO THE 1.6 MM TREAD DEPTH LIMITS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014
Fail 2 May 2014

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 67,416 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 53,443 miles

Spare tyre defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 May 2008 53,378 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

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 HBN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HBN, 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 HBN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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