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BL13 SYU

2013 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,439 mi
Last recorded125,439 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen Dispatch84,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 SYU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 125,439 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 125,431 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 123,010 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 123,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 122,384 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 122,389 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front on inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened large lip on both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/ rack gaiter badly twisted

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 120,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 116,779 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 187,758 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 110,634 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 102,333 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 89,871 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 89,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 72,893 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 58,284 miles

f/n/s brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 8 Aug 2016 58,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm-2mm (4.1.E.1)

f/n/s brake pad warning wire broken

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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BL13 SYU is a 2013 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 84,199 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 BL13 SYU, 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 13 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL13 SYU registered?

BL13 SYU is a 2013 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 August 2013.

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