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BX05 BLN

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

315,223 mi
Last recorded315,223 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BLN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2023 315,223 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jacking point heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed x 1 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front lights dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 213,215 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 215,215 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 209,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 203,201 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 199,761 miles

Nearside Front step holed not within 30cm of any mount.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear chassis corroded.

Fail 18 Dec 2019 199,634 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded and hold.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear chassis area corroded.

Rear cross member corroded and holed.

both front socks very little damping .

Pass 20 Jun 2019 193,292 miles

Nearside Front Under Sill Corroded

Front Cross Member Corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 184,992 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 203,461 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 203,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 192,135 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 181,494 miles

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 181,494 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both (6.2.B.1c)

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Pass 20 Dec 2016

Oil leak on engine.

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 306,213 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 306,212 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Nearside centre row reciever (5.2.1a)

Alternator belt not fitted to pulley.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 295,022 miles

Centre brake light inop.

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 283,315 miles

Front exhaust joint loose.

Nearside side step corroding.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 277,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear lamp damaged.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak.

Rear silencer hanger broken.

Fail 18 Dec 2014 277,319 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire loose.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak.

Rear silencer hanger broken.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 256,300 miles

Offside bottom ball joint gaiter perishing.

Oil leak on engine.

Fail 19 Dec 2013 256,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside bottom ball joint gaiter perishing.

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 247,165 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 247,074 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 234,837 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 234,638 miles

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

Brake fluid level down.

Front discs and pads wearing.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 221,965 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 208,317 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 196,796 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 196,689 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 BLN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 BLN, 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 BLN is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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