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YA05 LXV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,538 mi
Last recorded135,538 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 LXV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 135,538 miles

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

Unable to see front pads

Underside corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2025 135,529 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Unable to see front pads

Underside corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 132,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 131,410 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 127,220 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 123,581 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 117,908 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 111,513 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 111,511 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 105,041 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 105,039 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,988 miles

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,192 miles

Nearside Front wiper has a smear & a slight judder on return sweep

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 84,471 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 84,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,282 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 79,282 miles

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

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

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

Air flow meter unplugged

Tail pipe missing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,263 miles

front discs poor condition

noisy rack

oily underside

Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,895 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,222 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,067 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 26,942 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 26,942 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YA05 LXV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA05 LXV, 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 YA05 LXV registered?

YA05 LXV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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