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BL52 FEJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 FEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Front headlight lens cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2019

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Front Headlight cracked

Rear doors latched together by a padlock

Fail 4 Sep 2019

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Front Headlight cracked

Rear doors latched together by a padlock

Pass 31 Aug 2018 195,974 miles

both front tyres worn out on inner edges

rear load doors fitted with padlock but sucure

Fail 31 Aug 2018 195,974 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

both front tyres worn out on inner edges

rear load doors fitted with padlock but sucure

Pass 1 Sep 2017 183,616 miles

Front n/s & o/s tyre tread wearing close to 2mm wear bars

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

rear high level lamp does not illuminate

Fail 30 Aug 2017 183,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front n/s & o/s tyre tread wearing close to 2mm wear bars

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

rear high level lamp does not illuminate

Pass 9 Aug 2016 180,837 miles

damage in the swept area less than 40mm.

front brake discs wearing thin.

front brake pads wearing thin.

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

hole in drivers foot well floor.

n/s and o/s side repeaters are slightly discoloured.

n/s outer cv gaitor leaking grease.

n/s/r light unit damaged.

slight movement in n/s and o/s/r trailing arm bushes.

slight play in o/s rack end ball joint.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 180,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

damage in the swept area less than 40mm.

front brake discs wearing thin.

front brake pads wearing thin.

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

hole in drivers foot well floor.

n/s and o/s side repeaters are slightly discoloured.

n/s outer cv gaitor leaking grease.

n/s/r light unit damaged.

slight movement in n/s and o/s/r trailing arm bushes.

slight play in o/s rack end ball joint.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 177,824 miles

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 174,966 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades are poor

highlevel stop lamp not working

hole in drivers floor

Fail 2 Aug 2014 174,961 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper blades are poor

highlevel stop lamp not working

hole in drivers floor

Pass 31 Jul 2013 166,476 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 166,476 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 152,686 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 152,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 136,934 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 122,751 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 122,491 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 96,927 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 80,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

starter motor noisey

Fail 15 Jan 2008 80,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

starter motor noisey

Pass 30 Jan 2007 62,375 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery light is on on dash

nearside front and both oddside tyers are poor and will neeed replacment shortly

slight play in sterring rack

Pass 18 Jan 2006 41,754 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 41,753 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

alternator lamp glowing dimly

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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BL52 FEJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,010 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 BL52 FEJ, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL52 FEJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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