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BX05 DVM

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,304 mi
Last recorded78,304 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 78,304 miles

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

front andrear all suspension component and bushes covered with thick black sealant

Pass 19 Aug 2024 77,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sign of previous repairs to various areas

underbody and suspension components covered with thick sealants

Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,772 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

black substance

under body all corroded with all component

Fail 24 Aug 2023

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front and rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body all corroded with all component

Pass 12 Aug 2022 74,533 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 73,234 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill cover with under sealant

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front sill cover with under sealant

Offside Rear under body cover with under sealant

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,975 miles

Offside Rear Light lens repaired

Fail 2 Sep 2020 72,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure HANGING ON EXHAUSTED (1.1.15 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES AND ASSOCIATED SUPENSION PARTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank cradle rusted

Headlamp aim too high BOTH LAMPS ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens repaired

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,279 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 72,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,178 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 71,178 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017
Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,751 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,060 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2012
Fail 20 Feb 2012

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,107 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,631 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 24,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,292 miles

offside rear seat removed

Fail 4 Mar 2008 19,292 miles

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

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 DVM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DVM, 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 DVM is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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