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BD55 VUK

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,227 mi
Last recorded123,227 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 123,227 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 123,226 miles

Exhaust system insecure MOUNTINGS BROKEN RESTING ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 119,337 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective TWO MOUNTINGS BROKEN EXHAUST NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 119,337 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/70/14 INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective TWO MOUNTINGS BROKEN EXHAUST NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 114,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 112,548 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 112,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 110,565 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 110,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 107,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 107,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 102,228 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,340 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 88,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 80,045 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2011 79,818 miles

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

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Alternator Belt Cracked

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,582 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 58,582 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

centre stop light inop

Fail 2 Nov 2009 44,053 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,053 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,132 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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BD55 VUK is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VUK, 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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What year was BD55 VUK registered?

BD55 VUK is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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