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CW04 SSS

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

210,665 mi
Last recorded210,665 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 SSS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 210,665 miles

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

Front sub-frame corroded

Rear suspension corroded

both sills corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Jun 2020 208,914 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to rear sills both sides

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 207,700 miles

slight play in steering

front subframe corroded

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 205,991 miles

front chassis corroded

front crossmember corroded

general corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 21 Jun 2017 205,456 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 203,821 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 201,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 196,394 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 196,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jun 2013 193,422 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 193,422 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 186,812 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 186,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 154,727 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 122,724 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 122,724 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 97,829 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 79,642 miles

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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CW04 SSS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CW04 SSS, 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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CW04 SSS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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