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SM05 HCF

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,730 mi
Last recorded168,730 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 168,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle box seam (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door is stiff to open but still opening at time of test

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

brake pedal rubber grip is slightly deteriorated

drivers seat is deteriorated but still secure

exhaust back box tail pipe is corroded

front subframe, radiator support bar, sils are all corroded but not weakened

Fail 24 May 2017 168,727 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in sil through the plastic (6.1.B.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated middle passenger seat belt catch not locking seatbelt securely (5.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle box seam (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door is stiff to open but still opening at time of test

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

brake pedal rubber grip is slightly deteriorated

drivers seat is deteriorated but still secure

exhaust back box tail pipe is corroded

front subframe, radiator support bar, sils are all corroded but not weakened

Pass 26 May 2016 153,491 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 139,724 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 139,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 May 2014 124,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 124,425 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 106,707 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 106,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 88,167 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 69,399 miles

heavy engine oil leak

Fail 14 May 2011 69,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010
Fail 31 May 2010

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 May 2009 49,233 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2009 49,233 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 38,245 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer ege

Fail 22 May 2008 38,245 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer ege

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 HCF is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HCF, 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 HCF registered?

SM05 HCF is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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