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HW05 NVD

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,913 mi
Last recorded109,913 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 NVD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 109,913 miles

Both side loading doors don't open.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Hub caps fitted, unable to see the wheel bolts/nuts.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Mirror casing loose.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of the vehicle covered in mud, unable to see the condition of some components

Pass 6 Dec 2022 105,293 miles

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

Hub caps fitted, unable to see wheel nuts/bolts.

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 105,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Both. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Hub caps fitted, unable to see wheel nuts/bolts.

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 100,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drivers seat worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 95,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 89,955 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 89,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/70 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 83,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

advise operation of n/s sliding door

n/s/f door, slight damage

o/s headlamp beam image and output slightly diminished

Fail 27 Nov 2018 83,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

advise operation of n/s sliding door

n/s/f door, slight damage

o/s headlamp beam image and output slightly diminished

Pass 14 Dec 2017 77,887 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

advise operation of n/s sliding door

n/s/f door, slight damage

Fail 9 Dec 2017 77,822 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust bracket on rear silencer box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace ASAP (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

advise operation of n/s sliding door

n/s/f door, slight damage

Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,400 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

advise operation of n/s sliding door

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

n/s/f door, slight damage

Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,645 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight play/wear in steering rack

Fail 11 Dec 2015 65,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

slight play/wear in steering rack

tyre size 195/70/14

Pass 23 Oct 2014 57,781 miles

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

tyre now on offside rear 3mm, worn on edges

Fail 23 Oct 2014 57,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

tyre now on offside rear 3mm, worn on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,362 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,405 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,663 miles

thorn in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2010 33,159 miles

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

Fuel lines insercure

Fail 16 Aug 2010 33,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fuel lines insercure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,297 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 19,902 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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HW05 NVD is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HW05 NVD, 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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HW05 NVD is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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