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EJ05 LZL

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,851 mi
Last recorded168,851 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 LZL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 168,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 155,808 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 155,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 137,090 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged JUST ACCEPTABLE. (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level on minimum. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 121,787 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 121,787 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 107,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 107,153 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 93,399 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,886 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 81,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,705 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,280 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,762 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,016 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,188 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,839 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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EJ05 LZL is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EJ05 LZL, 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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What year was EJ05 LZL registered?

EJ05 LZL is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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