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WU05 JBV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,736 mi
Last recorded86,736 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 JBV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,736 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 86,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,709 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 80,708 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,102 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 72,099 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,847 miles

engine warning lamp on

nearside front shock absorber has little damping effect

Fail 12 Aug 2014 63,845 miles

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

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

engine warning lamp on

nearside front shock absorber has little damping effect

Pass 6 Aug 2013 55,535 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 55,535 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,372 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,271 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,566 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 36,566 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,000 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 30,000 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2009 25,387 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,397 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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WU05 JBV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WU05 JBV, 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 WU05 JBV registered?

WU05 JBV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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