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SN05 GAU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,705 mi
Last recorded148,705 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 GAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 148,705 miles

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 148,702 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 144,763 miles

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))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 144,728 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 141,229 miles

Rear suspension light corrosion

outter sill blistered but not corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2020 140,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 131,871 miles

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))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 131,870 miles

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 112,338 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 111,369 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 111,363 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,999 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 104,996 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,112 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside front abs ring cracked

slight oil leak from sump

Fail 4 Mar 2015 96,107 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 87,913 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 87,913 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 82,344 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,344 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,464 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 73,460 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,758 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,626 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,925 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,235 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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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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