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YD05 VVB

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

229,817 mi
Last recorded229,817 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 VVB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 229,817 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 229,817 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 201,119 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 201,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 184,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 169,343 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 161,955 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2011 157,355 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 153,405 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 145,719 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 116,226 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,150 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 15,150 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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YD05 VVB is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YD05 VVB, 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 YD05 VVB registered?

YD05 VVB is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YD05 VVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 VVB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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