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BG55 MTZ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,841 mi
Last recorded157,841 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 157,841 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 157,775 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 157,115 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 15,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 190,910 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 190,374 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 162,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 133,739 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

air bag warning light on

Fail 24 Feb 2011 133,739 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside 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)

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

Rear Radius arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

air bag warning light on

Pass 29 Apr 2010 118,923 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear panhard rod has been welded

Fail 27 Apr 2010 118,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Panhard rod inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 125,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 125,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 111,881 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 111,881 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 88,414 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 88,214 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.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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BG55 MTZ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG55 MTZ, 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 BG55 MTZ registered?

BG55 MTZ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is BG55 MTZ safe to buy?

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