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SO54 XJU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,099 mi
Last recorded127,099 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 XJU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 127,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 122,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 122,839 miles

Central Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings coil spring mounting bracket (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 118,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 118,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 115,125 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

all vehicle chassia slightly corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 115,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced hub worn at pin (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

all vehicle chassia slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 111,336 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

high level brake light inop

Pass 7 Feb 2014 105,806 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 105,806 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 101,472 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 101,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 92,773 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,122 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 80,121 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,593 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 54,510 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,669 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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SO54 XJU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SO54 XJU, 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 SO54 XJU registered?

SO54 XJU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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