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DJ52 CAR

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,523 mi
Last recorded103,523 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ52 CAR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 103,523 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 103,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 96,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 88,261 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 80,048 miles

Central Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 80,048 miles

Central Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 67,033 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 67,033 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,369 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 52,368 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,250 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 40,250 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 37,031 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,464 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,239 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,798 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 29,790 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,790 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,367 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,283 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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DJ52 CAR is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DJ52 CAR, 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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DJ52 CAR is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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