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R17 EJM

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,161 mi
Last recorded83,161 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 EJM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 83,161 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 79,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 23 Jan 2024 75,781 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 69,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 57,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 50,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 32,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 21,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 12,350 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 12,925 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 8,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 6,939 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 6,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 6,200 miles

o/side front and rear tyres outer wall starting to crack

Pass 12 Apr 2013 5,974 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 5,617 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 5,323 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,450 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 17,950 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 1,416 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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R17 EJM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R17 EJM, 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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R17 EJM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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