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VO05 CDX

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 CDX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 11 May 2022

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2022

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 135,853 miles

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

o/s and n/s front side repeater lights damaged but till working

Fail 5 Oct 2018 135,853 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s and n/s front side repeater lights damaged but till working

Pass 30 Aug 2017 125,824 miles

Oil leak ()

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 125,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 101,602 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 101,602 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 87,955 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 87,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,339 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 67,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,347 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

vehicle presented engine oil level below minimum topped up 1litre for test purposes 10/40

Fail 28 Mar 2012 56,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front brakes sticking on slightly

vehicle presented engine oil level om minimum

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,052 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front brakes sticking on slightly

vehicle presented engine oil level om minimum

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,137 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 46,112 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,277 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,307 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,209 miles

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)

centre brake light inoperative

offside front track rod slight play

Fail 18 Feb 2008 22,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

centre brake light inoperative

offside front track rod slight play

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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VO05 CDX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VO05 CDX, 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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VO05 CDX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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