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BJ55 AEY

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

430,097 mi
Last recorded430,097 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AEY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 430,097 miles

play in both front track rod ends

Pass 27 Apr 2023 410,269 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 410,206 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn nsf tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 389,575 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2022 389,573 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 363,291 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2020 346,804 miles

brake pipes protective coated

Pass 10 Apr 2019 320,369 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 320,298 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated nsf (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2018 287,632 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 286,254 miles

Headlamp aim too high ns (1.8)

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

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsf tyre (4.1.D.1b)

nsf fog light inop

nsr tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

osr tyre close to legal limit

Pass 29 Mar 2017 255,432 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2016 222,621 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 218,619 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 89,607 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 May 2009 89,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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)

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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BJ55 AEY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEY, 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 BJ55 AEY registered?

BJ55 AEY is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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