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BD55 VUH

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,527 mi
Last recorded117,527 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 117,527 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner tread area

engine oil leak

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Fail 11 Dec 2015 117,527 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner tread area

engine oil leak

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2014 109,769 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

O/S headlamp has slight movement and bracket broken.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight wear in steering rack inner arms. N/S/F tyre wearing on edges of tread. Oil leak.

Fail 1 Dec 2014 109,769 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S headlamp has slight movement and bracket broken.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Slight bind o/s/f road wheel when rotated by hand. Slight wear in steering rack inner arms. N/S/F tyre wearing on edges of tread.

Pass 30 Nov 2013
Pass 24 Nov 2012

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011
Pass 20 Nov 2010 106,942 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front wing mirror cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2010 106,942 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

offside front wing mirror cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2009 83,103 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 83,102 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 61,013 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 61,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VUH is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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