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SA55 FRJ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,522 mi
Last recorded53,522 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 FRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,522 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 53,522 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,274 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 43,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,459 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 29,459 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside wing mirror damaged slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,458 miles

both front wiper blades split

offside front wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,495 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 18,495 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,783 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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SA55 FRJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA55 FRJ, 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 SA55 FRJ registered?

SA55 FRJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is SA55 FRJ safe to buy?

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