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SW55 CJF

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,625 mi
Last recorded117,625 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 CJF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 117,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 117,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 106,629 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 106,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 99,110 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 99,110 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 85,999 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,999 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,730 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 65,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 52,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,271 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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SW55 CJF is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SW55 CJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW55 CJF registered?

SW55 CJF is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is SW55 CJF safe to buy?

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