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SJ55 VRY

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,488 mi
Last recorded78,488 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VRY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,488 miles

Front Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Cracks in Tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2017 78,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Cracks in Tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake Slightly Binding

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 77,433 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake Slightly Binding

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,395 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,424 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,616 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 69,616 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,640 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 66,632 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brakes in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,457 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,575 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,078 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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SJ55 VRY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ55 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

SJ55 VRY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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