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SJ55 MDY

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,873 mi
Last recorded161,873 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 MDY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 161,873 miles

Offside Front ABS reluctor ring fractured

Pass 13 Sep 2022 153,108 miles

Offside Front abs ring is broken

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 144,765 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 140,601 miles

minor oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2020 140,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

minor oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2019 134,795 miles

BODY DAMAGED

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 134,753 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BODY DAMAGED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 127,705 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 127,699 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust has major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2017 117,445 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,537 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 115,591 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2015 115,591 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 102,350 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to assess pad wear without wheel removal

Fail 7 May 2014 102,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

unable to assess pad wear without wheel removal

Pass 26 Apr 2013 91,382 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 82,123 miles

3rd brake light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,268 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2010 57,462 miles

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2009 43,411 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front under tray broken

Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,411 miles

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

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

nearside front under tray broken

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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SJ55 MDY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ55 MDY, 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 SJ55 MDY registered?

SJ55 MDY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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