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BJ05 PBY

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,034 mi
Last recorded151,034 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PBY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 151,034 miles

both front lower swivel boots perished

n/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/r light unit broken

Fail 20 Feb 2016 151,034 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower swivel boots perished

n/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/r light unit broken

Pass 20 Feb 2015 142,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osr tyre perished

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

Pass 25 Feb 2014 131,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/r tyre perished

small marks on screen

Pass 11 Mar 2013 122,021 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

air flow sensor disconnected

Fail 11 Mar 2013 122,021 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air flow sensor disconnected

Pass 10 Mar 2012 110,042 miles

Damage to n/s/lower windscreen

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight wear to front discs

Wiper part worn

Fail 10 Mar 2012 110,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Damage to n/s/lower windscreen

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight wear to front discs

Wiper part worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 98,259 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 98,258 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 95,714 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 95,714 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 90,090 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 90,088 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,157 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 84,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 PBY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PBY, 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 BJ05 PBY registered?

BJ05 PBY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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