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YJ05 ABU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

152,511 mi
Last recorded152,511 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 152,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front outer sill slightly corroded, not within prescribed area.

Offside front tyre scrubbing inner edges.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 152,476 miles

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

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front outer sill slightly corroded, not within prescribed area.

Offside front tyre scrubbing inner edges.

Pass 14 Jul 2014
Fail 7 Jul 2014

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013

engine mount split(bottom)

Fail 12 Jun 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine mount split(bottom)

Pass 21 Jun 2012
Fail 20 Jun 2012 134,252 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 134,157 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bottom engine mount rubber bush deteriorated

top level stop lamp not working

Fail 4 May 2011 130,134 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 130,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 112,921 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 112,920 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 91,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 68,303 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 ABU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YJ05 ABU, 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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YJ05 ABU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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