MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
n/s sliding door outer handle broken
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
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)
Oil leak
high level brake light inop
nearside front abs sencor wheel damaged
offside parking brake cable outer casing split
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)
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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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