CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ55 AEV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AEV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 317,011 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 316,040 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 316,040 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 314,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak engine + gearbox ()

Spare tyre defective ()

offside center seat belt not returning

towbar corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 314,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating bad earth (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak engine + gearbox ()

Spare tyre defective ()

offside center seat belt not returning

towbar corroded

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 286,230 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front shock absorbers weak in operation

Pass 10 Dec 2014 263,086 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 262,729 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 262,413 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 237,536 miles

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

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

PAS fluid leak from steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

slight play in offside front track rod

Fail 29 Nov 2012 237,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

PAS fluid leak from steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

slight play in offside front track rod

Pass 30 Nov 2011 231,774 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 231,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

puncture in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2010 197,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 153,422 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 153,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 100,052 miles

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

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
Full Citroen Dispatch reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ55 AEV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BJ55 AEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ55 AEV?

You can check the full history of BJ55 AEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ55 AEV registered?

BJ55 AEV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is BJ55 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 AEV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ55 AEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ55 AEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.