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BG05 OOB

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,165 mi
Last recorded135,165 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 135,165 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 135,138 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Jun 2010 112,363 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 29 Jun 2010 112,363 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 6 Jul 2009 80,029 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 66,279 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 66,124 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

front windscreen is cracked but not in the swept area

squealing noise from rear brakes when applied

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 OOB is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG05 OOB, 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 OOB registered?

BG05 OOB is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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