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YC05 ULR

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 ULR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure top mounting broken off (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016
Pass 1 Jun 2015
Fail 29 May 2015

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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015
Fail 23 Jan 2015

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2014

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014

offside headlight aim slightly distorted

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,081 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

drivers wiper perished

main beam warning light not working

nearside inner saloon handle loose

nearside rear window tight to operate

offside rear handbrake cable tight to move

steering rack gaiter clips missing nearside and offside outer

Pass 9 Dec 2011
Pass 27 Jan 2011 152,628 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 137,350 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 135,200 miles

Oil leak

advise centre rear view mirror missing

Fail 29 Aug 2008 135,198 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

advise centre rear view mirror missing

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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YC05 ULR is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC05 ULR, 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 YC05 ULR registered?

YC05 ULR is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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