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GK05 RWJ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

156,336 mi
Last recorded156,336 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 RWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 156,336 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 156,336 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 151,308 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 151,308 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 144,925 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 129,929 miles

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 129,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 114,419 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 21 Mar 2013 114,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 29 Mar 2012 98,985 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres low on tread

Fail 29 Mar 2012 98,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres low on tread

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,469 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

centre stoplight inop

front brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Apr 2011 74,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

centre stoplight inop

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,682 miles

front brake discs and worn and corroded on inner face

minor free play in o/s rack end

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

oil leak poss roccker cover/ cam seal area and sump gasket

spare tyre 1.6/2mm

Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,147 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 59,142 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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 RWJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GK05 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

GK05 RWJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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