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VA05 FZT

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 FZT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018

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

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

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 18 May 2018

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 20 Apr 2017
Fail 19 Apr 2017

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb refitted and aligned (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side outer/sill panel starting to corrode

Fail 17 Feb 2015

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side outer/sill panel starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2013 157,689 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 144,422 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front reg plate cracked slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2010 115,522 miles

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,671 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 65,561 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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VA05 FZT is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VA05 FZT, 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 VA05 FZT registered?

VA05 FZT is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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