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VU05 NBZ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

298,409 mi
Last recorded298,409 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 298,409 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 298,409 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 288,242 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 288,242 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 279,792 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 270,412 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2012 260,910 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 253,139 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 214,212 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 173,336 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 138,863 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 NBZ 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 81.8%.

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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

VU05 NBZ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is VU05 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 NBZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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