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YH05 UYV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

235,414 mi
Last recorded235,414 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 UYV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 235,414 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive N/S/F & O/S/F JACKING SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R &O/S/R (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f outer sills has bubbles of corrosion & soft tom touch

Pass 28 Dec 2015 231,373 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F STEERING INNER ARMS HAS SLIGHT PLAY

n/s/f & o/s/f jacking sills damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2015 231,373 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILLS (2.4.A.3)

N/S/F & O/S/F STEERING INNER ARMS HAS SLIGHT PLAY

n/s/f & o/s/f jacking sills damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2014 214,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 214,321 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 241,565 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 241,534 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 222,320 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear lens repaired

Fail 7 Jun 2012 221,885 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

n/s rear lens repaired

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

front bumper insecure to offside

Pass 2 Jun 2011 181,138 miles

near side rear tail lamp lense taped over.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 181,138 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

near side rear tail lamp lense taped over.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 146,769 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 133,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise leak on power steering rack from a seal

advise o/s/r tyre wearing off on inside edge

advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2009 133,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise leak on power steering rack from a seal

advise o/s/r tyre wearing off on inside edge

advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2008 105,213 miles

advise o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover splitt

Fail 21 Mar 2008 105,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YH05 UYV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YH05 UYV, 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 YH05 UYV registered?

YH05 UYV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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