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GK05 RUJ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 RUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021

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

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 126,823 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 126,823 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 114,451 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 17 Jun 2019 114,451 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil Leak

Pass 13 Jun 2018 109,624 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 108,671 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,802 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2015 105,475 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,985 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 88,299 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,627 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 63,113 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 63,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 48,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 40,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,183 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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GK05 RUJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK05 RUJ, 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 GK05 RUJ registered?

GK05 RUJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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