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RJ05 FUG

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 FUG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2015 141,302 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2015 141,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 127,674 miles

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

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside wiper blade split

rear suspension axle bushes cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2014 127,674 miles

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside wiper blade split

rear suspension axle bushes cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2013 109,976 miles

Oil leak

centre brakelight not working

chip in windscreen

rear suspension axle bushes cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2013 109,805 miles

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

Oil leak

centre brakelight not working

chip in windscreen

rear suspension axle bushes cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2012 88,863 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle mount bushes worn

spare tyre on legal limit

Fail 17 Mar 2012 88,863 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Oil leak

rear axle mount bushes worn

spare tyre on legal limit

Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,770 miles

spare tyre cracking and low on tread

Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,243 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s wiper blade split slightly

o/s/r tyre has foreign body in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,622 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Mar 2009 44,511 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,394 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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RJ05 FUG is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJ05 FUG, 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 RJ05 FUG registered?

RJ05 FUG is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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