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SL05 NKT

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

266,193 mi
Last recorded266,193 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 NKT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 266,193 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 249,150 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 229,020 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 229,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired bolt to long (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 206,696 miles

Nearside outer sill holed not prescribed area

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Apr 2015 192,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 156,664 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 156,655 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 127,679 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 113,657 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2012 113,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 107,566 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 107,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 88,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 88,161 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 70,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 51,493 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 NKT is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL05 NKT, 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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SL05 NKT is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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