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SP55 LHJ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

132,265 mi
Last recorded132,265 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 LHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2018 132,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material four pipes from ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outer sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 125,734 miles

Nearside Front outer sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed areas

Offside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed areas

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2017 125,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front power steering pipes at floor insecure

Nearside Front outer sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed areas

Offside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed areas

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2016 116,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded three pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2016 116,126 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded three pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 112,542 miles

edge of both front tyres worn

engine oil leaks

unable to open n/s side door to check top of sill, will check on retest

Fail 29 Sep 2015

Brake pipe leaking going to n/s/r wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken also rubbing on tyre, possible new tyre required (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill at front soft (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

edge of both front tyres worn

engine oil leaks

unable to open n/s side door to check top of sill, will check on retest

Pass 1 Sep 2014 107,703 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

high level brake lamp inop

nearside sliding door cannot be opened from the outside

rear axle bushes worn

slight corrosion at offside engine mouting

Fail 1 Sep 2014 107,703 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

high level brake lamp inop

nearside sliding door cannot be opened from the outside

rear axle bushes worn

slight corrosion at offside engine mouting

Pass 12 Sep 2013 102,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Sep 2013 102,706 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leaks

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,757 miles

n/s sliding door outer handle broken

Fail 27 Aug 2012 95,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s sliding door outer handle broken

Pass 8 Sep 2011 87,580 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 87,580 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 75,748 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 69,398 miles

Oil leak

high level brake light inop

nearside front abs sencor wheel damaged

offside parking brake cable outer casing split

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,957 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 60,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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SP55 LHJ 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 52.6%.

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 SP55 LHJ, 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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SP55 LHJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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