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BX05 AKF

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 AKF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023
Pass 11 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021
Fail 17 Jun 2021

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mounting ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition.

Pass 1 Jul 2019

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017
Fail 20 Jun 2017 52,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016
Fail 5 Jul 2016

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,209 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 39,209 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,568 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 36,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

silencer coroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 29,307 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

silencer coroded

Pass 18 May 2011 21,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust mounting rubber split (front)

Fail 18 May 2011 21,974 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust mounting rubber split (front)

Pass 26 May 2010 16,572 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,649 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 6,806 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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BX05 AKF is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 BX05 AKF, 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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BX05 AKF is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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