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BG05 RVV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,577 mi
Last recorded147,577 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 147,577 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 147,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 141,149 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 133,512 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 133,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 126,591 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 118,284 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2021 118,143 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30 cm of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30 cm of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill within 30 cm of jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2020 111,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 106,215 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 106,215 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 99,706 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 92,575 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 92,573 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 84,791 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 75,978 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 75,978 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2014 66,666 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 57,585 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 57,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 47,856 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 38,913 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 32,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 May 2010 32,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn to minimum manufactures specification

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 May 2010 32,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2009 24,701 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 18,853 miles

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

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 RVV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BG05 RVV, 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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BG05 RVV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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