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BV55 UGP

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

506,220 mi
Last recorded506,220 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UGP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 506,220 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 506,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 472,625 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 472,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened outrigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 438,425 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 438,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 399,012 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 358,570 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 358,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 311,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 311,104 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 260,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 227,201 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 227,198 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 197,877 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 186,601 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 186,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 165,527 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 133,929 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 133,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 102,827 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2008 102,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2007 76,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 76,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,369 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 39,368 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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BV55 UGP is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BV55 UGP, 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 BV55 UGP registered?

BV55 UGP is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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