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CA05 BKO

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

130,380 mi
Last recorded130,380 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 BKO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 130,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

handbrake efficiency poor

n/s/f tyre cut in tread

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre tread perished and wearing unevenly

o/s/r light lense broken

Pass 18 Sep 2019 130,383 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor, chassis and body panels

front tyres wearing unevenly to markers

o/s/r light lens damaged

oily residue on steering rack

unable to open fuel cap

Fail 17 Sep 2019 130,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor, chassis and body panels

front tyres wearing unevenly to markers

o/s/r light lens damaged

oily residue on steering rack

unable to open fuel cap

Pass 11 Jul 2018 129,766 miles

coil springs corroded

front shock absorbers becoming weak

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2018 129,762 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

coil springs corroded

front shock absorbers becoming weak

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2017 127,505 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front damping weak

Fail 12 Jul 2017 127,501 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front damping weak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,684 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 119,467 miles

coil springs corroded

front subframe corroded

rear chassis corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack tierod

Fail 24 Feb 2015 119,463 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coil springs corroded

front subframe corroded

rear chassis corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack tierod

Pass 24 Feb 2014 116,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 107,510 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 107,510 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 95,673 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 95,668 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 88,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake disc wear lip

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear tyre cut but not to cords

Fail 30 Sep 2010 88,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake disc wear lip

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,559 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Fail 5 Oct 2009 79,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Pass 27 Jun 2009 79,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 79,180 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2008 70,333 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 70,333 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CA05 BKO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 CA05 BKO, 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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CA05 BKO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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