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SL05 CXM

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,836 mi
Last recorded106,836 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 CXM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 106,836 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 106,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front inner trim loose

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear axle bushes worn/split

Rear high level brake light not working

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag light (5.4.2)

both side loading doors not opening from outside and handles damaged

different size tyres fitted front and rear

sills blistering

Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,486 miles

slight play in steering

subframes and chassis corroded

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front innerwing trim loose

Nearside Front sill blistering

Nearside Rear tyre wear on outeredge

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside side loading door not opening

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

Rear axle bushes spliting

Rear high level brake light not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate airbag light (5.4.2)

drivers door handle sticking

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 101,486 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front innerwing trim loose

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front sill blistering

Nearside Rear tyre wear on outeredge

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside side loading door not opening

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear axle bushes spliting

Rear high level brake light not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate airbag light (5.4.2)

drivers door handle sticking

oil leak

slight play in steering

subframes and chassis corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,625 miles

rear axle front bushes both

Fail 7 Apr 2015 93,625 miles

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

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

rear axle front bushes both

Pass 5 Apr 2014 79,112 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 79,112 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,910 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

spare wheel flat

Fail 11 Mar 2013 56,910 miles

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

Offside Front Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

spare wheel flat

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,369 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,397 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,340 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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SL05 CXM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SL05 CXM, 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 SL05 CXM registered?

SL05 CXM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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