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BF05 NUU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

193,231 mi
Last recorded193,231 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 2 May 2023 193,231 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 4 May 2022 178,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear welding been undersealed cant inspect properly

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tow bar has been removed

Fail 28 Apr 2022 178,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 177,593 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 177,593 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 176,112 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 173,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside rear light lens damaged

under-body panels fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 173,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside rear light lens damaged

under-body panels fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 168,212 miles

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

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

fuel leak

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/f wheel trim is wearing into the sidewall of the tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2018 168,212 miles

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

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

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

fuel leak

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/f wheel trim is wearing into the sidewall of the tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2017 160,502 miles

Front side lights slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Fail 11 Mar 2017 160,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front side lights slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Pass 11 Mar 2016 151,732 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 151,732 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catt (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 148,385 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 148,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 144,597 miles

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Fail 15 Apr 2014 144,597 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 140,575 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 140,574 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 136,400 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 136,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 131,583 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 131,583 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 102,990 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 102,988 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 102,709 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 97,189 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 92,958 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 NUU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 NUU, 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 NUU registered?

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

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