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YP05 WUW

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 WUW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019

Noise from rear brakes

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Noise from rear brakes

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017
Pass 19 Oct 2015 135,231 miles

Exhaust leaking and in poor condition

Offside front tyre worn low

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 135,231 miles

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

Exhaust leaking and in poor condition

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn low

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 125,926 miles

Both wiper blades in poor condition

Exhaust cat rattling

Judder from both front brakes

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2014 125,886 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Both wiper blades in poor condition

Exhaust cat rattling

Judder from both front brakes

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Turbo pipe split

Pass 23 Aug 2013 115,496 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside front brake pads wearing low

oil leaking

Pass 2 May 2012 101,489 miles

Oil leak

noise from rear brakes

Pass 13 May 2011 91,531 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 85,085 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 84,921 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 73,673 miles

20% brake inbalance on front brakes.

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,966 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 51,927 miles

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

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

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 WUW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WUW, 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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YP05 WUW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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