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VN05 YCR

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,105 mi
Last recorded73,105 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 YCR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 73,105 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 71,567 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 69,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 67,420 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 67,418 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2022 65,385 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 65,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 63,640 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2020 61,565 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 59,910 miles

hubcaps fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 57,502 miles

hubcaps fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2018 57,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

hubcaps fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,025 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Jun 2017 56,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,662 miles

tyre sidewalls perihed

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 54,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

tyre sidewalls perihed

Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,791 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,102 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,438 miles

exhaust has sign of rubbing on coil spring

Pass 22 Jan 2013 48,467 miles

n/s/f wheel arch splash shield loose + rubs slightly on tyre on full lock

Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,062 miles

camper conversion

slight front brake judder

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,825 miles

slight movement in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,389 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VN05 YCR is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN05 YCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN05 YCR registered?

VN05 YCR is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is VN05 YCR safe to buy?

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