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SW05 HMC

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,086 mi
Last recorded93,086 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 HMC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,086 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 93,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,286 miles

front windscreen scored

offside steering rack track rod wearing

Fail 4 Aug 2015 89,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake pads approx 80% worn

front windscreen scored

offside steering rack track rod wearing

Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,980 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside side door not opening from outside. But sucured closed

Fail 30 Jul 2014 83,979 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside side door not opening from outside. But sucured closed

Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,566 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,595 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 26 Jul 2011 75,595 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

spare wheel missing and carrier insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,772 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,452 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,895 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 50,895 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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SW05 HMC is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SW05 HMC, 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 SW05 HMC registered?

SW05 HMC is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is SW05 HMC safe to buy?

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