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BL05 VCN

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,733 mi
Last recorded188,733 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 188,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around catalyst (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 177,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 178,522 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

advise slight power steering oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 178,522 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

advise slight power steering oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 159,247 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 159,247 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 142,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 124,765 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 105,070 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 89,494 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 73,542 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 73,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VCN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCN, 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 VCN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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