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2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,094 mi
Last recorded128,094 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NUM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 128,094 miles

Nearside wiper attachment poor

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

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

Nearside washer jet poor

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

Offside sill signs of corossion

Fail 20 Jan 2022 128,094 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside washer jet poor

Nearside wiper attachment poor

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

Offside sill signs of corossion

Pass 14 Jan 2021 126,655 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 126,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 116,642 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

drivers seat belt buckle outer casing incomplete

Fail 11 Jul 2019 116,641 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

drivers seat belt buckle outer casing incomplete

Pass 14 Nov 2018 114,927 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

driver's door mirror, housing insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2018 114,927 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

driver's door mirror, housing insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2017 116,704 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres starting to split

Fail 10 Oct 2017 116,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres starting to split

Pass 6 Jul 2016 105,406 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,515 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,158 miles

powersteering rack wet - unable to ascertain leakage

handbrake lever - side play

nearside and offside front inner upper suspension top mounts and turrets - corroded

oil leak from engine

rear brake hose ferrules / rear chassis rails / front crossbeam - corroding

unable to open nearside access door - presumed permanantly secured

Fail 15 Jul 2014 99,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake fluid on minimum - STRONG ADVICE

handbrake lever - side play

nearside and offside front inner upper suspension top mounts and turrets - corroded

oil leak from engine

powersteering fluid on minimum - STRONG ADVICE

powersteering rack wet - unable to ascertain leakage

rear brake hose ferrules / rear chassis rails / front crossbeam - corroding

slight imbalance recorded on front brakes - Roller Brake Tester

unable to open nearside access door - presumed permanantly secured

Pass 19 Jul 2013 98,582 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

nearside access door trim missing - no catching hazard

nearside and offside front suspension top mounts corroded

oil leak from engine

powersteering pipes wet

rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,384 miles

nearside and offside front upper shock absorber mounts corroded

nearside front brake slight bind

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak from engine

rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

unable to check brake discs and pads

Fail 10 Jul 2012 97,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside and offside front upper shock absorber mounts corroded

nearside front brake slight bind

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front washers feeble

oil leak from engine

powersteering rack wet - possible leak

rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

unable to check brake discs and pads

Pass 12 Jul 2011 95,277 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 95,271 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 93,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,691 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2009 85,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 85,820 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,395 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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BF05 NUM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF05 NUM, 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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BF05 NUM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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