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YR55 BZE

2005 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

121,731 mi
Last recorded121,731 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Dispatch90,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 BZE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,731 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2020 121,723 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 119,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 119,528 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 117,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70 r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 117,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70 r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 113,607 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 113,607 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 111,063 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

battery light on

exhaust back box rubber cracking

under floor body dry with surface rust

Fail 5 Nov 2016 111,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

battery light on

exhaust back box rubber cracking

under floor body dry with surface rust

Pass 8 Sep 2015 105,978 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

Fail 8 Sep 2015 105,978 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

Pass 19 Aug 2014 101,679 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 101,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 98,198 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 98,198 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 94,151 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 90,539 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 90,539 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 83,945 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 83,904 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

slight play in n/s steering rack track arm

Pass 18 Jun 2009 73,368 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 125,246 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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YR55 BZE 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 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 YR55 BZE, 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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YR55 BZE is a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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