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BG05 MXW

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,555 mi
Last recorded73,555 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MXW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,555 miles

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,348 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,997 miles

R/N/S LENS CRACKED

R/O/S BRAKE BIND ON HANDBRAKE

REAR SILENCER SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODING

Fail 15 Apr 2014 55,987 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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 fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

R/N/S LENS CRACKED

R/O/S BRAKE BIND ON HANDBRAKE

REAR SILENCER SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODING

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,270 miles

slight dampness around fuel tank

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,057 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 47,057 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

nsf tyre edge wearing

nsf tyre edge wearing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,943 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 41,942 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2010 35,967 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 29,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 24,617 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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BG05 MXW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG05 MXW, 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 BG05 MXW registered?

BG05 MXW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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