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SJ05 OVT

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,911 mi
Last recorded117,911 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 117,911 miles

Front under tray loose

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 113,390 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 113,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 106,315 miles

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

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

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

REAR UNDER BODY VERY RUSTY

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 106,313 miles

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

REAR UNDER BODY VERY RUSTY

Pass 23 Feb 2015 102,999 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 102,999 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 98,098 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 98,020 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 93,256 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 93,253 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,773 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 86,756 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 81,257 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 64,088 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,088 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 48,334 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 48,334 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,054 miles

brake pad warning wire hanging lose.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 35,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake pad warning wire hanging lose.

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 OVT is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

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

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