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VU05 NBO

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

272,583 mi
Last recorded272,583 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 NBO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 272,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 265,762 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 265,753 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 261,184 miles

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

o/s h/light low waiting for acc damage to be repaired

Pass 7 Jul 2014 256,966 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 253,889 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 247,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 197,984 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 145,857 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 120,745 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 85,319 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 NBO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VU05 NBO, 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

How do I check the history of VU05 NBO?

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What year was VU05 NBO registered?

VU05 NBO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is VU05 NBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 NBO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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