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SX05 FGA

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,405 mi
Last recorded52,405 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 FGA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,405 miles

front cross member crodded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 52,400 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front cross member crodded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 52,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 48,089 miles

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

Offside Front check strap broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete subframe (6.1.A.1)

oil leaks

rear tyres perished

unable to open rear doors

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2017 48,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front check strap broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete subframe (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes coated unable to inspect

oil leaks

rear tyres perished

unable to open rear doors

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2016 41,622 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 41,622 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 37,913 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 37,913 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 34,155 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 34,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 29,558 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,558 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,261 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 25,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 22,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded / eroding

Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,896 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,078 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 11,654 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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SX05 FGA is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SX05 FGA, 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 SX05 FGA registered?

SX05 FGA is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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