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SF05 OSC

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 OSC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2018

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2018 91,831 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened numerous holes (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

slight cracking n/sr tyre inner wall

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,077 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 89,049 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment mounting corroded to excess (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment mounting corroded to excess (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 83,243 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

o/sf top strut mounting plate corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 82,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

o/sf top strut mounting plate corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2015 74,153 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front subframe corroding

slight bind front brakes

Fail 29 Jan 2015 74,119 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front subframe corroding

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,854 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 63,854 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/sr tyre worn low at edges

Fail 18 Jul 2012 57,649 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/sr tyre worn low at edges

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,725 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 45,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,408 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,408 miles

n/sf tyre wearing low

Pass 28 May 2008 14,412 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 14,406 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SF05 OSC is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SF05 OSC, 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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SF05 OSC is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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