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KD05 OSW

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,011 mi
Last recorded171,011 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 OSW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 171,011 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 171,011 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 155,669 miles

windscreen has slight scratch

Fail 7 Jan 2015 155,657 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

windscreen has slight scratch

Pass 17 Jan 2014 146,716 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

windscreen has slight scratch

Fail 13 Jan 2014 146,616 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)

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

windscreen has slight scratch

Pass 17 Jan 2013 130,928 miles

Oil leak

front brakes slight bind

oil level low

unable to check brake pads

Fail 14 Jan 2013 130,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil level low

unable to check brake pads

Oil leak

front brakes slight bind

Pass 28 Nov 2011 113,444 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 91,860 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 83,300 miles

major oil leak from engine.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,710 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,562 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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KD05 OSW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KD05 OSW, 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 KD05 OSW registered?

KD05 OSW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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