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RX05 VNK

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,829 mi
Last recorded122,829 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 VNK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 122,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 121,663 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 119,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 117,885 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2021 116,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 May 2020 115,067 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 113,546 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 111,105 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 107,740 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in boot (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 11 Jun 2016 105,565 miles

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2016 105,565 miles

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted control inside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted control inside (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 102,490 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 102,488 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 10 Jun 2014 100,031 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 97,884 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

O/S/R SEAT BELT STICKING IN BUCKLE

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,122 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,431 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing out of shape

Fail 24 May 2011 88,419 miles

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

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 & nearside rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,963 miles

baffles in rear box wearing.

nearside/offside rear tyres perishing slightly.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,310 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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RX05 VNK is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RX05 VNK, 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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RX05 VNK is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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