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BL54 WVU

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WVU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side rear/off side rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

can not test emmisions rear exhaust not present

Fail 26 Sep 2015

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle insicure rubbing subframe (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases us fallen to pices (7.1.2)

Sub-frame fractured all rotten multiple holes (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

can not test emmisions rear exhaust not present

Pass 26 Sep 2014 166,574 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 166,574 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 158,382 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 158,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2012 153,715 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s wiper blade

n/s/r tyre outer wall cut

Pass 1 Oct 2011 149,425 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 149,425 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 139,303 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 117,606 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,068 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 WVU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc 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 BL54 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

BL54 WVU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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