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VU05 CHN

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,998 mi
Last recorded102,998 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 CHN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 102,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear general corrosion on rear cross member

Fail 13 Apr 2019 102,998 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear general corrosion on rear cross member

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,399 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 86,648 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,934 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,804 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 79,802 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,322 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 28 Mar 2014 77,321 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,184 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 74,183 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,284 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 70,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,786 miles

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

front discs pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,058 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 64,058 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,682 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear indicator lens cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2009 59,682 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 23 May 2008 53,562 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 53,648 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,358 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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VU05 CHN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VU05 CHN, 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 VU05 CHN registered?

VU05 CHN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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