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SY05 WLE

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,125 mi
Last recorded142,125 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 WLE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 142,125 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2018 142,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing movement in arm as wrong bolt used (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 131,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 131,066 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear pipe's at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear pipe in middle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 117,126 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 110,599 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 100,698 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 82,233 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r door wont open

Pass 11 Nov 2011 82,233 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r door wont open

Pass 4 Apr 2011

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2010

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

turbo inter cooler burst/holed

Fail 1 Apr 2009 57,113 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,113 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,048 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 48,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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SY05 WLE is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY05 WLE, 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 SY05 WLE registered?

SY05 WLE is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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