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SM55 LLW

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,017 mi
Last recorded141,017 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 LLW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 141,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

centre seat belt stalk button sticky

nearside front brake pad wear sensor insecure

oil leak

rear chassis corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2016 140,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake pad wear sensor insecure

oil leak

rear chassis corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2015 132,965 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal limits

Offside Front CV gaiter slightly loose but secure and preventing ingress of dirt

Offside rear tyre on legal limits

Pass 21 Dec 2013 128,370 miles

advise nearside front cv boot

advise offside rear tyre wear inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2013 128,370 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise nearside front cv boot

advise offside rear tyre wear inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2012 117,649 miles

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

advise cv boot nearside front

Pass 13 Jul 2012 117,649 miles

advise cv boot nearside front

Pass 8 Oct 2011 112,511 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 95,428 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight wear front brake discs x 2

Fail 23 Sep 2010 95,427 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

slight wear front brake discs x 2

Pass 24 Sep 2009 80,162 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,703 miles

offside & nearside rear suspension bushes slightly worn

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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SM55 LLW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM55 LLW, 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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SM55 LLW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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