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WU05 UAM

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,375 mi
Last recorded144,375 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 144,375 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 144,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 136,891 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2017 136,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut outer side wall

coolant low + coolant leak o/s/f inner arch

Pass 21 Mar 2016 119,126 miles

oil leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 119,126 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 110,478 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Slight play offsdie steering arm

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2014 103,505 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 103,505 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,824 miles

N/S/F Tyre, tread depth low on outer edge.

Rear of exhaust tailbox, holed by corrosion, and leaking gases.

Transmission oil leak, n/s drive shaft area.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 91,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre, tread depth low on outer edge.

Rear of exhaust tailbox, holed by corrosion, and leaking gases.

Transmission oil leak, n/s drive shaft area.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 79,598 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 79,594 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,787 miles

Both rear tyres worn to about 3mm tread but perrishing.

Spare tyre defective

Unable to see near side front brake pin securing R clip advise wheel off inspection.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 67,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres worn to about 3mm tread but perrishing.

Spare tyre defective

Unable to see near side front brake pin securing R clip advise wheel off inspection.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,697 miles

24% inballance in front service brakes.

Front brake discs and pads look worn thin advise wheels off inspection.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,927 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,228 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 34,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 UAM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 UAM, 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 UAM registered?

WU05 UAM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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