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SL05 NLN

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,431 mi
Last recorded154,431 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 154,431 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 153,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 126,122 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 121,860 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 128,921 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 128,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 107,964 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 83,254 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2008 83,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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 NLN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NLN, 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 NLN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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