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WJ05 NLF

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 NLF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025
Fail 20 Mar 2025

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Strut top bearing is tight

Offside Front Strut top bearing tight

Pass 4 Mar 2022
Fail 2 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020
Fail 17 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 208,810 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 204,337 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 198,443 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 188,472 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 188,458 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 183,270 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 165,150 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust gas slightly smokey

Pass 9 Mar 2011 148,744 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 136,826 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 112,064 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 81,127 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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WJ05 NLF is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ05 NLF, 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 WJ05 NLF registered?

WJ05 NLF is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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