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BL54 TVM

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

50,623 mi
Last recorded50,623 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 TVM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 50,623 miles

Front exhaust mounting rubber broken

Pass 30 Apr 2025 45,822 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly cracked/perished 195.70.14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 39,848 miles

Front exhaust mounting rubber broken

Fail 25 Apr 2024 39,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mounting rubber broken

Pass 25 Apr 2023 35,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 34,559 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

small hole in front exhaust pipe

Pass 30 Mar 2021 32,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 32,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside reverse light inop

Pass 16 Mar 2020 31,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad looks like its worn down a lot more than O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 29,037 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 29,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Final silencer, by side door (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked, exposing cords. 195/70R15 91T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked, exposing cords. 195/70R15 91T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 25,919 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 22,819 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 18,632 miles

Front exhaust rubber split

Fail 26 May 2016 18,632 miles

Front exhaust rubber split

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 15,476 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 11,941 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 11,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 11,626 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,842 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 9,811 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 7,568 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 TVM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL54 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

BL54 TVM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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