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YB05 XEJ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,125 mi
Last recorded63,125 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 XEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 63,125 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,661 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 59,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,633 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013
Pass 21 Jan 2012 50,303 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 50,303 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,231 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 40,252 miles

Centre rear high level brake lamp not working

N/S/F & O/S/F wiper blades splitting

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 26,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

high level stop not working

o/s/f mirror case broken

Pass 8 Aug 2008 26,663 miles

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

high level stop not working

o/s/f mirror case broken

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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YB05 XEJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB05 XEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YB05 XEJ?

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What year was YB05 XEJ registered?

YB05 XEJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is YB05 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 XEJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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