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PY05 DTU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 DTU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017
Pass 11 Mar 2016 191,430 miles

n/s./f slight play in inner rack end

Pass 13 Mar 2015 166,694 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 144,767 miles

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

n/s/f side repeater slightly insecure

n/s/r tyre slightly low

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 11 Mar 2013 120,882 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 101,169 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 7 Mar 2012 101,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 94,893 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 88,268 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 81,586 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 73,991 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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PY05 DTU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PY05 DTU, 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 PY05 DTU registered?

PY05 DTU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is PY05 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY05 DTU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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