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BX05 BPV

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,455 mi
Last recorded93,455 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 93,455 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 90,234 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023

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

Nearside Rear corrosion not within 30cm

o/s sill corroded but not holed

Fail 31 Oct 2023

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear corrosion not within 30cm

o/s sill corroded but not holed

Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear bumper hanger corroded bot sides

sills corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,552 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to cills inner and outer

Fail 11 Nov 2021 94,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to cills inner and outer

Pass 13 Nov 2020

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seat and seat belts have been removed ()

Fail 6 Nov 2020

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seat and seat belts have been removed ()

Pass 15 Nov 2019 78,902 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 78,601 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,673 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre slight cut to outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre slight cut to outer sidewall

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

catalytic converter / centre section / rear section of the exhaust repaired with bandage

Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of the (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,630 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Non obligatory (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 61,583 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting fractured top of spring slipping out of top carrier. (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured Spring moving out of top carrier. (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Non obligatory (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,001 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2015 57,979 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,444 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,041 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 44,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 41,878 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 41,878 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,305 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 36,105 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,105 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,973 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)

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 BPV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BPV, 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 BPV is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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