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WH05 CMS

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

350,285 mi
Last recorded350,285 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 CMS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 350,285 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 350,231 miles

Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2019 318,380 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 296,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 24 May 2018 296,338 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 263,146 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 263,030 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 235,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front shock absorbers weakened

Fail 2 Jun 2016 235,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working nearside and centre (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front shock absorbers weakened

Pass 18 Feb 2016 229,434 miles

nearside rear handbrake requires adjustment

offside and nearside front shock absorbers weak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 211,079 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 190,861 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 166,908 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 144,852 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

pedal rubber

Fail 3 Mar 2011 121,222 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2011 121,222 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

play in steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2010 97,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 97,368 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,862 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,759 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,999 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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WH05 CMS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WH05 CMS, 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 WH05 CMS registered?

WH05 CMS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is WH05 CMS safe to buy?

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