2005 Citroën Dispatch · 3,200 MOT tests
2005 Citroën Dispatch reliability
2005 Citroën Dispatchs fail 52.8% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 Dispatch years (3,200 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- 52.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 123,773
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,200
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 22.3% of tests fail here (94% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Citroën Dispatch
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27%
- Suspension26.7%
- Body, chassis and structure22.3%
- Brakes14.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.4%
- Tyres8.6%
- Seat belts and airbags5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 9.09%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.22%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 6.44%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.72%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.97%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.84%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (26.66%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.91%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.53%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.94%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.84%)
Other years
Every Citroën Dispatch year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Citroën Dispatch reliable?
2005 Citroën Dispatchs fail 52.8% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 Dispatch years (3,200 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Citroën Dispatch MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (9.09% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (8.22% of tests), position lamp not working (6.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Citroën Dispatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Citroën Dispatch shows 123,773 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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