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ML05 LYR

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,700 mi
Last recorded78,700 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LYR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,700 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 53,231 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 53,231 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear outer sill is damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 37,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine leaking oil

nail in offside rear tyre tread

nearside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 1 May 2008 37,078 miles

engine leaking oil

nail in offside rear tyre tread

nearside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

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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ML05 LYR is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ML05 LYR, 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 ML05 LYR registered?

ML05 LYR is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is ML05 LYR safe to buy?

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