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WV05 WBJ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,725 mi
Last recorded104,725 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 WBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 104,725 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 99,006 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre edge low

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,015 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 92,015 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,842 miles

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

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

both front tyres low outer edge

heavy oil leak

oil below minimum, 2 ltr added to enable test

Fail 7 Nov 2014 84,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres low outer edge

heavy oil leak

oil below minimum, 2 ltr added to enable test

Fail 15 Oct 2013 78,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,522 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,792 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brakes noisy

Fail 12 Nov 2012 72,792 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brakes noisy

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,705 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover loose

Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,930 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,517 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,348 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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WV05 WBJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV05 WBJ, 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 WV05 WBJ registered?

WV05 WBJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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