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R9 AFS

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,615 mi
Last recorded162,615 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 AFS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 162,615 miles

Surface corrosion offside and nearside rear valances

Fail 28 Oct 2021 162,605 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Surface corrosion offside and nearside rear valances

Pass 11 Nov 2019 161,158 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 156,079 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 156,077 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 148,266 miles

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

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

Offside front c.v gaiter split

Pass 2 Sep 2016 138,635 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 138,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 128,983 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 118,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 108,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,738 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 86,238 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 86,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,101 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,383 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,251 miles

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

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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R9 AFS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R9 AFS, 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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R9 AFS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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