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KS05 YLN

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,007 mi
Last recorded125,007 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 YLN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 125,007 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2013 124,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread outer edge

Pass 14 May 2012 112,703 miles

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

both front struts starting to corrode

front suspension soft

nearside rear tyre wearing both edges cuts to tread

nearside sliding door doesnot unlock or open from outside

rattle from engine

various oil leaks

Fail 14 May 2012 112,703 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both front struts starting to corrode

engine oil low & various oil leaks

front suspension soft

nearside rear tyre wearing both edges cuts to tread

nearside sliding door doesnot unlock or open from outside

rattle from engine

uneven application rear brakes

warning light on dash

Fail 23 Jun 2011 102,051 miles

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

brake warning light on

front wipers split & smearing screen

noise & play steering rack

offside front tyre wearing both edges & tread on 2mm

offside sliding door doesnot open

slight imbalance front brakes

various oil leaks

Pass 23 Jun 2011 102,051 miles

noise & play steering rack

brake warning light on

front wipers split & smearing screen

offside front tyre wearing both edges & tread on 2mm

offside sliding door doesnot open

slight imbalance front brakes

various oil leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2010 90,353 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre Old perished and cracking on the side wall

Fail 28 Jun 2010 90,353 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

off side rear tyre Old perished and cracking on the side wall

Pass 29 Jun 2009 84,153 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 84,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 77,264 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 77,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KS05 YLN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KS05 YLN, 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 KS05 YLN registered?

KS05 YLN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is KS05 YLN safe to buy?

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