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BG55 TZY

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,556 mi
Last recorded128,556 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 TZY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 128,556 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold connection leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Brake pad sensor wiring broken/insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under bonnet stay missing

Fail 2 Jul 2024 128,541 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure X2 Rear exhaust mounts broken/ X1 central exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold connection leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Brake pad sensor wiring broken/insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under bonnet stay missing

Pass 11 Jul 2023 122,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 122,796 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 116,250 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 116,250 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 110,511 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 110,509 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 82,898 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 82,898 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,831 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 68,087 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,354 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,714 miles

oil leaks

Fail 24 Nov 2015 62,714 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2014

Odometer Reading Unknown

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 54,303 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

mileometer not displaying

Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,420 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,593 miles

wet day / bad engine oil leak / mark on front screen

Fail 1 Jun 2010 37,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wet day / bad engine oil leak / mark on front screen

Fail 29 May 2009 31,526 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 31,526 miles

Oil leak

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 TZY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TZY, 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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BG55 TZY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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