MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
advise the driver on body work
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
advise the driver on body work
hub caps are not matching (taxi fail)
smoking stickers not fitted (taxi fail)
Emissions not tested oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
off side rear side door will not open from inside TAXI TEST FAIL
battery light staying on dull
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light flashing (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
battery light staying on dull
near side rear light damaged
Emissions not tested as oil leak (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hitting bottom shocker bolt (4.1.D.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak TAXI TEST FAIL ()
near side rear light damaged
no reversing lights TAXI TEST FAIL
advise rear near side lense broken but not white light time of test
driver advised on body work
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour NOT CHECKED AS EXHAUST BLOWING (7.4.B.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise rear near side lense broken but not white light time of test
driver advised on body work
rear tyres 2mm
slight fault on indicators
blow from back box slight
movement in offside rack knuckle
nearside front tyre 2mm
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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BV55 UMO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 UMO, 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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BV55 UMO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 December 2005.
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