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YX05 YDB

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,639 mi
Last recorded144,639 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 YDB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 144,639 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 144,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 129,548 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Service brake binding but not excessively FRONTS (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 129,548 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S AND N/S SILL BACKS DOOR STEPS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Service brake binding but not excessively FRONTS (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 129,410 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill back within 30cm of front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trail arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

top gearbox mounting corroded

water pipe mounting bracket corroded and water pipe insecure rubbing on lower crank pully

Pass 31 Jul 2019 115,630 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 115,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,025 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 102,016 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S AND O/S SILLS AND O/S UNDER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 99,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, outside 30cms from mounting

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Sill Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, outside 30cms from mounting

Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,979 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 94,061 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 89,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer mounting corroded off

Pass 13 Aug 2013 84,261 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 84,261 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Requires tracking

Spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,770 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 66,846 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 66,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,596 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,404 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 9,570 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 8,636 miles

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

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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YX05 YDB is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YX05 YDB, 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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YX05 YDB is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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