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BL05 CVS

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,455 mi
Last recorded101,455 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CVS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,455 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 101,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear wing mirror (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 95,992 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Oil leak ()

both front ball joints slight play

Fail 3 Jan 2018 95,992 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Oil leak ()

both front ball joints slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2016 89,366 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 83,435 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,806 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,627 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,056 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,511 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,082 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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BL05 CVS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL05 CVS, 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 BL05 CVS registered?

BL05 CVS is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is BL05 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 CVS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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