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BF05 NUO

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,749 mi
Last recorded134,749 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 134,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front both suspension arms, ball joint boots are perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside wing mirror casing damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad rubber worn

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 5 Mar 2019 131,383 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small hole near rear of box and exit pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 110,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

tail pipe missing from rear silencer

Fail 3 Mar 2018 110,631 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

tail pipe missing from rear silencer

Fail 6 Feb 2018 110,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 100,903 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 94,000 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 94,000 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 85,708 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,077 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,580 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 62,880 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,130 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 49,713 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 49,712 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,008 miles

offside front tyre wearing edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,154 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 34,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NUO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NUO, 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 BF05 NUO registered?

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

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