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BD05 MSU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Yellow Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,475 mi
Last recorded110,475 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 MSU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 110,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Top Seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 110,345 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Gearbox Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor By Compensator (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 109,813 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 109,782 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 108,610 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 102,515 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 92,346 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 92,340 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning also actuating bar snapped in two (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 83,840 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 83,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also catalytic converter has been tampered with (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,090 miles

offside and nearside front and offside rear tyres worn

offside and nearside rear panels underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 66,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside and nearside front and offside rear tyres worn

offside and nearside rear panels underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,341 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 63,341 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats have been removed

Pass 12 Dec 2014 44,586 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front exhaust mounting loose

Pass 3 Jan 2014 31,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front bumper cover missing

Fail 2 Jan 2014 31,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front bumper cover missing

Pass 15 Dec 2012

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside bumper/headlamp damaged

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 41,089 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 22,485 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 22,485 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

oil leaks from engine

Pass 30 Apr 2008 9,276 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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BD05 MSU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Yellow with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BD05 MSU, 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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BD05 MSU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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