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BV55 UMO

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

195,527 mi
Last recorded195,527 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 195,527 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 193,265 miles

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))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 193,205 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 189,791 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 189,764 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 184,082 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 184,082 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 177,248 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise the driver on body work

Fail 4 Nov 2019 177,193 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2018 259,736 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 259,699 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 251,078 miles

battery light staying on dull

Fail 19 Oct 2017 251,050 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 241,015 miles

near side rear light damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2016 240,732 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 230,330 miles

advise rear near side lense broken but not white light time of test

driver advised on body work

Fail 12 Oct 2015 230,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 219,475 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 209,034 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 198,680 miles

rear tyres 2mm

slight fault on indicators

Pass 31 Oct 2011 187,402 miles

blow from back box slight

movement in offside rack knuckle

nearside front tyre 2mm

Pass 11 Nov 2010 175,368 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 156,820 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 156,820 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 122,387 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 122,387 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 83,155 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 35,436 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,436 miles

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

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 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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