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BL05 MFU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,594 mi
Last recorded122,594 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 MFU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 122,594 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 122,592 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 118,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outter edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front showing sigs of cracks in middle of tread area

Fail 1 Sep 2016 118,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outter edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front showing sigs of cracks in middle of tread area

Pass 3 Sep 2015 114,489 miles

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)

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

engine oil level low

Fail 26 Aug 2015 114,407 miles

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

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

Centre stop light not working

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)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Jun 2014 107,493 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 100,103 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 93,203 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 84,180 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2011 84,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 73,687 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,377 miles

.. nearside/offside front tyres getting low in tread depth 3-4mm of tread left change soon

Fail 16 Jun 2009 61,377 miles

.. nearside/offside front tyres getting low in tread depth 3-4mm of tread left change soon

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,200 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 MFU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BL05 MFU, 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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BL05 MFU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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