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BD55 VUE

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VUE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016

High level stop lamp not working

Load sensing valve stiff

Nearside windscreen washer not working

Offside inner steering rack joints have play

Offside track rod end ball joint minor play

Oil leak

Rear brake application uneven

SRS lamp does not illuminate

Fail 28 Oct 2016

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

High level stop lamp not working

Load sensing valve stiff

Nearside windscreen washer not working

Offside inner steering rack joints have play

Offside track rod end ball joint minor play

Oil leak

Rear brake application uneven

SRS lamp does not illuminate

Pass 4 Nov 2015 112,380 miles

Inner steering rack joints have play

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and tread depth close to legal limit

Offside mirror taped on

Offside track rod end ball joint has play

Fail 30 Oct 2015 112,365 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Inner steering rack joints have play

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and tread depth close to legal limit

Offside mirror taped on

Offside track rod end ball joint has play

Pass 26 Nov 2014 109,845 miles

drivers seat damaged

high level stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside inner steering rack joints worn

offside rear tyre tread area damaged

offside sliding door rollers deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2014 109,797 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

drivers seat damaged

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside inner steering rack joints worn

offside rear tyre tread area damaged

offside sliding door rollers deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2013 106,704 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

high level stop lamp not working

rear section of exhaust deteriorated and leaking

Fail 23 Nov 2013 106,647 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

High level stop lamp not working

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated and leaking

Fail 27 Oct 2012 102,798 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

centre stop lamp not working

intermitant fault with indicator switch

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge tread not cut as deep

rear exhaust system in very poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2012 102,798 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

centre stop lamp not working

intermitant fault with indicator switch

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge tread not cut as deep

rear exhaust system in very poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2011 96,494 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

air bag warning lamp on

high level stop lamp

nearside front tyre outer sidewall poor condition

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 11 Nov 2011 96,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

air bag warning lamp on

high level stop lamp

nearside front tyre outer sidewall poor condition

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 12 Nov 2010 89,639 miles

airbag warning light on

drivers side mirror cover damaged and slight crack

near side front tyre wearing low outter edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 81,257 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 81,170 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,586 miles

front brake discs worn not to x/s at time of test.

front brake pads on minimum wear level at time of test.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 71,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn not to x/s at time of test.

front brake pads on minimum wear level at time of test.

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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BD55 VUE is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BD55 VUE, 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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BD55 VUE is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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