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DF54 JHO

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,603 mi
Last recorded142,603 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 JHO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 142,603 miles

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

service light due light is on

Fail 6 Nov 2017 142,603 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

coolant level warning light on

service light due light is on

Pass 7 Nov 2016 137,414 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015
Fail 8 Jan 2015

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 130,759 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 130,834 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013

Oil leak

coolant level low

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jan 2013

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

coolant level low

Pass 20 Dec 2011
Fail 19 Dec 2011

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 94,533 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 94,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 77,829 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 77,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,549 miles

oil mist on stering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2009 58,549 miles

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

oil mist on stering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,485 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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DF54 JHO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DF54 JHO, 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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DF54 JHO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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