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BP05 CEX

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,015 mi
Last recorded131,015 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 CEX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 131,015 miles

Nearside Front headlight damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2020 131,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2019 124,465 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 124,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018
Pass 10 Jul 2017 105,705 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 97,282 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,023 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,482 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 78,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,709 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,774 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 52,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake imbalance on limit

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,563 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake imbalance on limit

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,854 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,298 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 27,298 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,746 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake high

nearside mirror loose

offside mirror cover damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2008 26,746 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake high

nearside mirror loose

offside mirror cover damaged

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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BP05 CEX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BP05 CEX, 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 BP05 CEX registered?

BP05 CEX is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is BP05 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP05 CEX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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