MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front tyres starting to split
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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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