CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP55 BXJ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,890 mi
Last recorded82,890 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 BXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 82,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 80,940 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 80,940 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 78,540 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 78,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 73,879 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% osf slow (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened severe corrosion evident (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe on rack (2.3.2)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rears (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 73,869 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% osf slow (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened severe corrosion evident (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe on rack (2.3.2)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rears (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 71,101 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to abs unit (marked) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,015 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 57,583 miles

front brakes slightly sticking

Pass 14 Dec 2011 50,278 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,835 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,418 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
Full Citroen Dispatch reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP55 BXJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP55 BXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP55 BXJ?

You can check the full history of AP55 BXJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP55 BXJ registered?

AP55 BXJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is AP55 BXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 BXJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP55 BXJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP55 BXJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.