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WJ05 UTM

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,333 mi
Last recorded180,333 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UTM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 180,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 176,851 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 173,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 171,534 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 166,211 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 154,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 143,828 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 125,352 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,507 miles

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)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 107,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,755 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 25 Apr 2013 100,755 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,633 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 96,633 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 87,892 miles

Oil leak

exhaust tailpipe rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2011 87,892 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust tailpipe rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2010 71,677 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 71,677 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 51,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,213 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 31,213 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 UTM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM registered?

WJ05 UTM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is WJ05 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 UTM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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