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BX05 AOJ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,644 mi
Last recorded124,644 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 AOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 124,644 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 124,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 110,534 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 105,936 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 May 2012 105,936 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 85,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 85,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,084 miles

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

middle exhaust silencer rubber mount cracking

rear exhaust silencer rubber mount cracking

Pass 22 May 2009 62,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,983 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 49,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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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BX05 AOJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BX05 AOJ, 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 BX05 AOJ registered?

BX05 AOJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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