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PY05 FMJ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,767 mi
Last recorded145,767 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 FMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 145,767 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 145,767 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 138,209 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 118,775 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 118,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 105,109 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 105,109 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2013 91,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 91,068 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 70,182 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 59,143 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,924 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,055 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,306 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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PY05 FMJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PY05 FMJ, 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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PY05 FMJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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