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HG05 VPZ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

240,183 mi
Last recorded240,183 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 VPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 240,183 miles

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

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

offside door mirror slightly damaged / repaired with duct tape

offside front and offside rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 26 Sep 2019 239,937 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 231,400 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 220,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 220,352 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 205,066 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 205,066 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 187,477 miles

Nearside front shock absorber weak

offside front shock adsorber weak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 187,475 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside front shock absorber weak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 168,127 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Screen chip

Fail 18 Jun 2014 168,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All shock absorbers weak

Engine oil leak

Screen chipped

Pass 30 May 2013 150,746 miles

Play in steering rack arms

Power steering fluid leak

Both front shock absorbers weak

Engine oil leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 May 2013 150,258 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Both front shock absorbers weak

Engine oil leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack arms

Power steering fluid leak

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

Pass 25 May 2012 127,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2012 127,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 112,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 112,604 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)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 94,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 94,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,760 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 78,760 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 61,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2008

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HG05 VPZ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 HG05 VPZ, 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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HG05 VPZ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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