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YJ05 RMX

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,388 mi
Last recorded139,388 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 RMX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 139,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 141,473 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion under body and all parts

oil leek

Fail 22 Mar 2022 141,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion under body and all parts

oil leek

Pass 3 Apr 2021 121,157 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 115,024 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 109,869 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 109,869 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,042 miles

Nearside Rear Outer edge tyre worn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 98,394 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 89,933 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,805 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 78,805 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 70,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 58,108 miles

Front brake pads worn close to limit

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

slight drag on front brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,020 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 49,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,567 miles

strong advice ABS ring on c.v joint split recommend replacement ASAP was ok on roadtest

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,795 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,418 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 26,418 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,785 miles

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

slight imbalance on front and rear brakes

Fail 26 Feb 2008 20,782 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YJ05 RMX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ05 RMX, 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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YJ05 RMX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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