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Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
driver seat damaged
front brake pad wires damaged
Drivers seat base worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Drivers seat base worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + tyre flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired adjuster welded to link (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre perished.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre perished.
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre perished.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre perished.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
high level stop lamp not working.
nearside repeater faded.
offside and nearside rear tyres perished.
offside mirror back broken.
offside rear light lens cracked.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
n/s and o/s rear tyres perished
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
customer to have brake fluid level checked
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to crack
slight binding nearside front wheel
slight damage to nearside body sill
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
disabled vehicle rear seats removed
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
adapted for disabled use rear seats removed ramp fitted
grating noise apparent from offside rear brake on application of rbt and may require attention
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BX05 BSU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 BSU, 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 BSU is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 July 2005.
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