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YR55 ZBX

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

139,170 mi
Last recorded139,170 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 ZBX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 139,170 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 139,170 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 135,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 135,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 124,047 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Key areas and items (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 124,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced key areas/tems (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security xmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 124,032 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged failing anti-roll bar n/s (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s, n/s also has boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark could be below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured towbar wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has been welded and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported n/s clipped with zip ties (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s close to limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear inner/outer sills/sill lips corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

could see on o/s 'b' post but not read manufacturer's emission plate limit

engine malfunction indicator lamp on

n/s/f power steering pipe/hose not clipped/fixed

rear chassis cross member ends o/s and n/s corroded close to 30cm of towbar mounting

windscreen has wiper marks

Pass 1 Jul 2020 113,928 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced key areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 113,928 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced key areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 104,559 miles

Front both front brake discs corroded

Front both front top spring mountings corroded

Fail 17 May 2019 104,559 miles

Front both front brake discs corroded

Front both front top spring mountings corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 101,381 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Spare wheel carrier corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner top strut spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner top strut spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Handbrake cable adjusting bracket corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 May 2018 101,381 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Spare wheel carrier corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner top strut spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner top strut spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Handbrake cable adjusting bracket corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2017 100,885 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2017 100,885 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2016 100,250 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 95,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 90,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 11 Feb 2014 90,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil level on minimum

Pass 11 Feb 2013 85,646 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 85,645 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet release broken

rear brakes noisey

Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,168 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Jun 2010 57,766 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,809 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jun 2009 44,759 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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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YR55 ZBX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 YR55 ZBX, 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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YR55 ZBX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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