MOT Status
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148,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Nearside front subframe corroded (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear suspension light corrosion
outter sill blistered but not corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber missing- but pedal grooved (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front calliper dust seal torn
Offside Front Upper strut top bearing partially siezed
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills blistered- no corrosion found at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front crossmember corroding
rear panard rods corroding
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Power steering component insecure pipe (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking under resovior (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking Filter housing (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)
Spare tyre defective
nearside front abs ring cracked
slight oil leak from sump
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Spare tyre defective
nearside front abs ring cracked
slight oil leak from sump
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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SN05 GAU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SN05 GAU, 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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SN05 GAU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 March 2005.
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