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SJ05 OUY

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,751 mi
Last recorded139,751 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 139,751 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 137,279 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 135,327 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 135,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 127,280 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 120,948 miles

Front brake pipes corroded.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 115,036 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 109,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake load valve corroded and sticking

Pass 5 Sep 2014 109,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake load valve corroded and sticking

Pass 14 Sep 2013 102,367 miles

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

rear axle bushes badly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2012 93,857 miles

rear axel bushes worn

Fail 1 Sep 2012 93,857 miles

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

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)

rear axel bushes worn

Fail 15 Sep 2011 87,786 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,786 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 82,055 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 82,055 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,999 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 45,343 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 45,343 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 OUY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OUY, 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 SJ05 OUY registered?

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

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The MOT history for SJ05 OUY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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