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VE05 FNR

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,480 mi
Last recorded133,480 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 FNR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 133,480 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking On Inner and Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 130,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 127,363 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 127,357 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 123,740 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 120,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 116,830 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 113,033 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 109,823 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 105,768 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush And offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 105,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush And offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 102,505 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 102,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 99,057 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 96,654 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 96,654 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)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 86,010 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,355 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 64,825 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 50,632 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 47,118 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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VE05 FNR is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VE05 FNR, 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 VE05 FNR registered?

VE05 FNR is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is VE05 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 FNR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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