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WN05 VRU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

136,669 mi
Last recorded136,669 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 VRU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 136,669 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced after back arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced after back arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after center box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 133,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 133,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 127,808 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 127,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 124,584 miles

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

Oil leak minor ()

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2016 121,106 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 121,106 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 110,673 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 102,959 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 102,959 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside 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)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 98,039 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 98,039 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 89,182 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 89,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 78,418 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 78,418 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 64,558 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 64,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 54,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,480 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 42,026 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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WN05 VRU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 WN05 VRU, 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 WN05 VRU registered?

WN05 VRU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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