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GV05 VHG

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,126 mi
Last recorded176,126 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 VHG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 176,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 171,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 166,380 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 163,659 miles

Both outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both axle bushes slight wear

Pass 24 Oct 2017 155,809 miles

all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

Fail 23 Oct 2017 155,767 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from ABS pump over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 11 Oct 2016 145,709 miles

engine oil leak

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Fail 4 Oct 2016 145,476 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Pass 8 Oct 2015 136,401 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 136,401 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 126,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Pass 27 Oct 2014 126,626 miles

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Fail 17 Oct 2013 115,715 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 115,715 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 106,348 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 106,348 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 95,083 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 83,175 miles

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)

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Pass 14 Oct 2010 83,175 miles

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,727 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 72,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s wiper blade split on end

n/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 22 Jun 2009 72,101 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,101 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 52,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VHG 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 60%.

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 VHG, 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 GV05 VHG registered?

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

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