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SM05 CXV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,075 mi
Last recorded111,075 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 CXV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 111,075 miles

Both outer sill corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (at front section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2022 111,074 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both outer sill corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (at front section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 105,633 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 105,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake Hose insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2020 99,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake pipes at abs pump corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2020 99,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes at abs pump corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 93,737 miles

Offside Front brake binding on slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes corroded to and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer sills blistering

both rear tyres perished in the tread

Fail 11 Apr 2019 93,708 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides fixing bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake binding on slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes corroded to and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

both outer sills blistering

both rear tyres perished in the tread

Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 87,930 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.60 (7.4.B.3b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 82,943 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 82,943 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2016 77,543 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 72,015 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 72,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,540 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 61,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust slight smokey

Fail 12 Apr 2012 55,718 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust slight smokey

Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,843 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,709 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,220 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,255 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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SM05 CXV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM05 CXV, 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 SM05 CXV registered?

SM05 CXV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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