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BX05 AUO

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 AUO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,401 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 87,357 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,452 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 81,452 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,724 miles

offside front tyre has a nail in the tread

play detected in the offside of the steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2017 72,723 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nearside repeater faded near to limit

offside front tyre has a nail in the tread

play detected in the offside of the steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,200 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,725 miles

corrosion on exhaust silencer joints

front tyre depths getting low

offside rear tyre depth getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,221 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s 2nd row seatbelt buckle damaged / not working

o/s 2nd row seatbelt buckle damaged / not working

Fail 13 Mar 2013 50,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s 2nd row seatbelt buckle damaged / not working

o/s 2nd row seatbelt buckle damaged / not working

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,418 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

both rear tyre depths getting low

brake pedal rubber missing

centre exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,012 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,811 miles

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)

drivers wiper blade split

offside rear light unit cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2008 19,422 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 19,422 miles

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

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 AUO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AUO, 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 AUO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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