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FP55 BFL

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 BFL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,838 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 111,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play bush (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play bush (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 90,676 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 90,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,095 miles

Both body sill panels damaged

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 77,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both body sill panels damaged

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,401 miles

front brake pads low

slight blow and corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 5 Oct 2012

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

slight corrosion exhaust

Pass 30 Sep 2011
Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,911 miles

offside rear tyre starting to mishapen

Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,351 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,558 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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FP55 BFL is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FP55 BFL, 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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What year was FP55 BFL registered?

FP55 BFL is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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