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SJ05 OVR

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

169,153 mi
Last recorded169,153 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 169,153 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 169,153 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front offside subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 169,058 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 162,534 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 162,521 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 154,285 miles

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 154,028 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 140,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2015 140,575 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 129,409 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2014 129,409 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2013 118,702 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2012 105,928 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 105,922 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 85,546 miles

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

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,271 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,650 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 56,650 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,545 miles

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

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 OVR 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 57.9%.

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 SJ05 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

SJ05 OVR is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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