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SJ05 OUW

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,723 mi
Last recorded141,723 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 OUW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 141,723 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2021 141,722 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury jacking point { corroded } (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 129,954 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 119,194 miles

Front corrosion to suspension

Lower engine mount split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror casing loose

Nearside poor headlight beam pattern

Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,805 miles

205/65/15

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

corrosion to front disc inner faces

corrosion to front suspension

poor beam pattern n/s

Fail 20 Mar 2018 113,805 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe rubber missing (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

205/65/15

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

corrosion to front disc inner faces

corrosion to front suspension

poor beam pattern n/s

Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,202 miles

osr sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 98,332 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,399 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 82,399 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level brake lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,029 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,463 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,593 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,333 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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SJ05 OUW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ05 OUW, 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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SJ05 OUW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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