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FD54 BZO

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,138 mi
Last recorded149,138 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 BZO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 149,138 miles

Front discs and pads worn and osf tyre 2mm.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 149,138 miles

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

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

Front discs and pads worn and osf tyre 2mm.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 142,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 127,374 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 127,310 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 120,551 miles

N/S/R tyre has nail in.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 120,551 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/R tyre has nail in.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 111,938 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 78,392 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 78,388 miles

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

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FD54 BZO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD54 BZO, 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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FD54 BZO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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