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YR05 YYJ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

190,834 mi
Last recorded190,834 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 YYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 190,834 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 176,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack On Road Face

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2013 176,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack On Road Face

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 159,485 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 159,485 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2011 137,828 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 137,828 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2010 117,802 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 117,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 93,560 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 93,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,180 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 68,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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YR05 YYJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YR05 YYJ, 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 YR05 YYJ registered?

YR05 YYJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 YYJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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