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BN05 DFG

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,667 mi
Last recorded145,667 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 DFG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 145,667 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 124,874 miles

Slight play in offside front inner rear wishbone bush

Pass 22 Mar 2014 106,876 miles

brake wear indicator wires damaged

nearside front tyre slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Mar 2014 106,875 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake wear indicator wires damaged

nearside front tyre slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,576 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 94,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,990 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 22 Mar 2012 89,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,546 miles

front brakes starting to wear low

n/s/f tyre 3mm starting to wear low

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Mar 2011 84,502 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

front brakes starting to wear low

n/s/f tyre 3mm starting to wear low

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,242 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,096 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 71,096 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,905 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 55,905 miles

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

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

Inner Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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BN05 DFG is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN05 DFG, 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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BN05 DFG is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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