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GY55 BLJ

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,761 mi
Last recorded137,761 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 BLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 137,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 135,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 131,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 131,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 125,827 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2018 125,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 124,294 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 124,294 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 114,396 miles

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

both front tyres worn quite badly on inner treads

Fail 16 Dec 2016 114,395 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn quite badly on inner treads

Pass 9 Dec 2015 105,340 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Dec 2015 105,252 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine mounting broken and rubber contaminated in oil (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Dec 2014 100,733 miles

Oil leak

both rear axle beam bushes cracking

corrosion on offside front coil spring

corrosion on rear coil springs

pin hole in nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

pin hole in offside outer driveshaft gaiter

Fail 8 Dec 2014 100,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Oil leak

both rear axle beam bushes cracking

corrosion on offside front coil spring

corrosion on rear coil springs

pin hole in nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

pin hole in offside outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 19 Nov 2013 97,009 miles

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on offside front coil spring

pin hole in nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

pin hole in offside outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 19 Dec 2012 95,149 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s front tyre edges wearing

Fail 19 Dec 2012 95,149 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s front tyre edges wearing

Pass 14 Nov 2011 88,981 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 88,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 81,010 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 81,010 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,291 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,157 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 51,157 miles

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

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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GY55 BLJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GY55 BLJ, 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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GY55 BLJ is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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