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YM05 FFV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 FFV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016
Fail 18 Aug 2016

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Oil leak breather hose damaged ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015

Offside O/s side loading door latch loose

Unable to open N/s/r loading door

Various small damage areas on windscreen

Fail 2 Sep 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside O/s side loading door latch loose

Unable to open N/s/r loading door

Various small damage areas on windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,192 miles

both front tyres worn off on inner edges

Fail 28 Aug 2014 80,989 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn off on inner edges

severe engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,020 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 67,997 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 60,537 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,537 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear lens cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2011 52,144 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,144 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 45,169 miles

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

Some wear/play on both front disc rotors (inner edge), not yet excessively worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,169 miles

Some wear/play on both front disc rotors (inner edge), not yet excessively worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,573 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,898 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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YM05 FFV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YM05 FFV, 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 YM05 FFV registered?

YM05 FFV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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