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BJ05 HNW

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HNW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2024

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking injector leak off hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 162,200 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate showing signs of damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front o/s outer [rear] c,v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front front o/s drivers seat worn

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2023 162,174 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front central lower crossmember corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front n/s lower outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front o/s lower outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate showing signs of damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front o/s outer [rear] c,v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front front o/s drivers seat worn

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2022 157,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 156,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on main tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator is on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on main tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = below limit on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 153,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2020 149,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 1 Dec 2020 149,631 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag warning light on [at time of testing] (7.1.5 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both n/s o/s windscreen wipers worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working front side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front o/s upper top suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working rear both n/s o/s side lights not working and number plate lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear both n/s o/s inner arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 30 May 2019 140,233 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 134,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 134,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 128,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 128,152 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint Insecure. (2.3.3b)

Clutch pedal pad missing.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 123,326 miles

front tyres 195 70 14 - rear tyres 205 65 15

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 123,257 miles

Driver's door catch insecure broken (6.2.B.2)

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

front tyres 195 70 14 - rear tyres 205 65 15

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 119,614 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 15 Jun 2015 119,612 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 29 Apr 2014 179,098 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 179,098 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 110,477 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 110,477 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 108,666 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,047 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,364 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,000 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 48,455 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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BJ05 HNW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ05 HNW, 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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BJ05 HNW is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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