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BN05 ECJ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,893 mi
Last recorded111,893 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ECJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 111,893 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

evidence of sill repairs both sides, heavily undersealed restricting assessment

Pass 16 May 2025 104,967 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 99,920 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 97,546 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer closing panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 97,541 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill [front and rear] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill [front and rear ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer closing panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,558 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 88,558 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 84,861 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 82,729 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 82,729 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 80,945 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 79,004 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,659 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perrished +cracking in tread

rear brakes noisey

Fail 1 Mar 2017 76,659 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perrished +cracking in tread

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,312 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,743 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,022 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,091 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,250 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,914 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 41,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,095 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,921 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 27,921 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,590 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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BN05 ECJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BN05 ECJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 ECJ registered?

BN05 ECJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is BN05 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 ECJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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