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BL52 VUE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018

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

Offside Front Under wing cover insecure

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,225 miles

Rear under body/ chassis corroded but not structural

Fail 19 Jun 2017 104,225 miles

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

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

Rear under body/ chassis corroded but not structural

Pass 21 Jun 2016 99,114 miles

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

Offside Front door mirror glass damaged but not affecting the drivers view to the rear

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jun 2015

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear light lens broken

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2014

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,386 miles

wear on discs

Fail 8 Apr 2013 77,382 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

wear on discs

Pass 21 Dec 2011 71,068 miles

Both rear drums showed slight ovality during brake test.

Cambelt appears to be due.

Rear drum brakes are noisy during operation (squeal).

Pass 22 Dec 2010 60,662 miles

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

centre seat belt lap/over type

nearside front wiper split

offside and nearside wing mirror casings loose

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Fail 22 Dec 2010 60,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre seat belt lap/over type

nearside front wiper split

offside and nearside wing mirror casings loose

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 44,191 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 44,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,670 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 41,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,524 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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BL52 VUE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUE, 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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What year was BL52 VUE registered?

BL52 VUE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is BL52 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 VUE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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