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SB54 SZU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 SZU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017

oil leak engine bay area

Fail 29 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

oil leak engine bay area

Pass 6 Apr 2016
Fail 30 Mar 2016

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

power steering res. almost empty

Pass 27 Mar 2015

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,877 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 5 Dec 2013 82,877 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,827 miles

engine sump leaking oil

Pass 5 Nov 2009 73,263 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front reg. plate water ingressed

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Nov 2009 73,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front reg. plate water ingressed

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Nov 2008 68,110 miles

nearside front headlamp damaged but not affecting beam image

slight cut in nearside rear tyre tread but not to cords

Pass 7 Nov 2007 57,667 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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SB54 SZU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SB54 SZU, 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 SB54 SZU registered?

SB54 SZU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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