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BL54 OAX

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,336 mi
Last recorded101,336 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 OAX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 101,336 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 165,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Sill has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Apr 2021 165,706 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Sill has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Apr 2020 165,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 165,212 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe lower arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 163,417 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 163,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 161,636 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 159,828 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 157,405 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 157,405 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

EXHAUST MOUNTING SPLIT

Pass 13 Apr 2015 155,453 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre inner/outer walls have small cracks

Pass 11 Apr 2014 153,374 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2014 153,373 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 151,098 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 139,246 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 127,618 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 120,802 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 88,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

spare tyre unserviceable

Pass 20 Feb 2009 88,829 miles

spare tyre unserviceable

Pass 21 Feb 2008 67,108 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 OAX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OAX, 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 OAX registered?

BL54 OAX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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