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RA05 HXY

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,487 mi
Last recorded202,487 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 HXY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 202,487 miles

ns sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 200,542 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 196,638 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 193,594 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 193,594 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 185,592 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 174,772 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 166,437 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 151,622 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 136,496 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 110,361 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 110,358 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 96,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,591 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2012 78,560 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,075 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 63,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,633 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 36,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level low

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

oil laek

small cut in n/s/f tyre tread & getting low

unable to check inner brake pads

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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RA05 HXY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA05 HXY, 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 RA05 HXY registered?

RA05 HXY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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