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YJ05 ABK

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,759 mi
Last recorded165,759 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 ABK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 165,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/r tyre low on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2012 165,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2010 148,784 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 148,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 122,874 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 122,872 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 93,512 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 93,512 miles

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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YJ05 ABK is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YJ05 ABK, 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 YJ05 ABK registered?

YJ05 ABK is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is YJ05 ABK safe to buy?

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