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BX05 CGF

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

331,587 mi
Last recorded331,587 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 CGF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 331,587 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 331,565 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 265,815 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 265,768 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 259,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 259,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 244,023 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 243,984 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front bush excessive movement on lower arm (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack ball end has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 230,466 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 230,419 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 215,668 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 236,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 236,270 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 221,127 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 217,617 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 217,617 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 197,365 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 174,758 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 145,766 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 136,080 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 90,001 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,871 miles

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 CGF is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CGF, 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 CGF is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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