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GV05 UDL

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,987 mi
Last recorded86,987 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 UDL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 86,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 85,477 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 82,447 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 82,432 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,719 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR BOX MISSING END PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 76,283 miles

Rear EXHAUST TALL PIPE MISSING

Pass 10 Jun 2021 72,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,888 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 71,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,944 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 67,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,988 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 62,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,694 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,985 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,648 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 36,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,387 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 24,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,356 miles

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 26 May 2010 18,300 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,275 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 UDL is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV05 UDL, 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 UDL is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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