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YP05 KBV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 KBV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022
Fail 28 Jul 2022

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 133,125 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 128,610 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Rear silencer insecure

Pass 5 Feb 2016 124,961 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 124,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2013 113,221 miles

diesel cooler air ducting damaged/hanging low

nearside front headlamp mounts damaged

offside front headlamp mounts damaged

offside front outer CV boot in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded and weak

Fail 2 May 2012 104,927 miles

N/S/R outer tyre wall cracking with age

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 104,927 miles

N/S/R outer tyre wall cracking with age

Pass 18 Mar 2011 96,090 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 88,067 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 88,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,297 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes are squealing when pedal applied

Fail 9 Apr 2009 69,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes are squealing when pedal applied

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,864 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 53,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YP05 KBV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc 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 YP05 KBV, 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 YP05 KBV registered?

YP05 KBV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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