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BV55 UOB

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

249,756 mi
Last recorded249,756 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 249,756 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 248,246 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 237,458 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 212,748 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view slightly cracked (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 188,828 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 188,828 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 152,530 miles

Aux belt crack and split

Fail 16 Oct 2014 152,484 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Aux belt crack and split

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 256,970 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 256,942 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 237,513 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 214,100 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 214,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 186,365 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 186,365 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 152,291 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 116,289 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 116,289 miles

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,237 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 37,610 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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BV55 UOB is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV55 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

BV55 UOB is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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