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BL54 OAU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,437 mi
Last recorded111,437 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 OAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 111,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sills corroded bubbling on paint

weld repairs undersealed

Fail 26 Nov 2020 111,437 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sills corroded bubbling on paint

weld repairs undersealed

Fail 29 Oct 2020

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

sills bubbling

Pass 21 Oct 2019 111,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 111,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 104,475 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 99,649 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 92,761 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 86,789 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 81,539 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 70,180 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 63,172 miles

advise both front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 29 Dec 2012 63,172 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 14 Jan 2012 55,812 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge of tread

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge of tread recommend tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,002 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to perish/getting low on edges of tread

Pass 23 Jan 2010 41,087 miles

rear brrakes noisy/squealing when brake applied

Pass 7 Feb 2009 34,512 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 34,416 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 26,630 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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BL54 OAU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BL54 OAU, 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 BL54 OAU registered?

BL54 OAU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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The MOT history for BL54 OAU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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