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VK05 XWE

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 XWE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 22 Feb 2020
Fail 21 Feb 2020

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster does not work (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on intermittent fault and also stops in mid sweep (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 150,304 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 150,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Jun 2015

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 129,347 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013

all flexis perished

front pads low

nsr tyre perished

osf cv boot slight weap at clip

Fail 6 Jun 2013

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all flexis perished

front pads low

nsr tyre perished

osf cv boot slight weap at clip

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Jun 2012 117,261 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 108,355 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 108,327 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,945 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 87,082 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 86,925 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside windscreen washer poor performance.

Nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

power steering resevoir pipes damp

Fail 6 Jun 2008 77,491 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

power steering resevoir pipes damp

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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VK05 XWE is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK05 XWE, 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 VK05 XWE registered?

VK05 XWE is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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