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RJ05 ZYU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,244 mi
Last recorded178,244 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 ZYU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 178,244 miles

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

slight play ono/s/f inner tie rod balljoint

Fail 3 Mar 2020 178,244 miles

Emissions not tested burning oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail pipe holed (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight play ono/s/f inner tie rod balljoint

Pass 14 Mar 2019 172,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting noisy on lock to lock but no obvious play / movement

Offside Front outer mirror cover insecure

Offside sliding door will not open

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

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

both front lower suspension rear bushes nearing limit of play / movement

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slightly rusty in places underneath

Fail 14 Mar 2019 172,614 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting noisy on lock to lock but no obvious play / movement

Offside Front outer mirror cover insecure

Offside sliding door will not open

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

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

both front lower suspension rear bushes nearing limit of play / movement

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slightly rusty in places underneath

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 163,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper strut mount bearing slightly noisy on lock to lock

Offside Front mirror cover insecure

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slight play in both front suspension lower arm rear bushes

very slightly rusty underneath in places

Fail 10 Mar 2018 163,989 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper strut mount bearing slightly noisy on lock to lock

Offside Front mirror cover insecure

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slight play in both front suspension lower arm rear bushes

very slightly rusty underneath in places

Pass 13 Feb 2017 160,175 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 156,013 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 156,013 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 148,378 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 141,564 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 140,928 miles

o/s/rear rtre slightly out of shape

pad warning light comes on when brakeing.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 140,870 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/rear rtre slightly out of shape

pad warning light comes on when brakeing.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 128,520 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2012 118,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 110,683 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010
Fail 14 Apr 2010

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

spare tyre low in pressure

Pass 15 Apr 2008 62,804 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 ZYU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

RJ05 ZYU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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