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SM05 KPN

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,539 mi
Last recorded130,539 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 130,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe tip missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front washer not working but clearing drivers view

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2021 130,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe tip missing (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer not working but clearing drivers view

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 123,353 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various metal brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 3 Sep 2019 123,291 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018
Pass 1 Sep 2017 113,597 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 113,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 105,456 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 105,445 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,514 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight wear/play

Fail 18 Aug 2015 96,512 miles

Offside Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight wear/play

Pass 7 Aug 2014 88,418 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 88,418 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

air filter hose is split

Pass 17 Aug 2013 71,064 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,854 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 49,657 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,140 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 313,252 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 21,250 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 KPN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM05 KPN, 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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SM05 KPN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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