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YF54 BKO

2005 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

205,821 mi
Last recorded205,821 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 BKO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 205,821 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 205,818 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 199,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer Both outer sills are corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2018 189,486 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint gaitor is perishing.

Fail 24 Feb 2018 189,486 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint gaitor is perishing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 175,453 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 175,441 miles

Fuel system component leaking Around back of pump. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush missing. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Most of missing. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016

Nearside Rear Door does not open.

Fail 16 Feb 2016

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Strap broken. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Door does not open.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 140,626 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 140,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 124,001 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 124,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 116,393 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 116,393 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 102,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 102,997 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 84,856 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 84,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 68,840 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,840 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 55,207 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 40,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,338 miles

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

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

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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YF54 BKO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YF54 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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YF54 BKO is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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