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BL52 WYU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,931 mi
Last recorded157,931 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 WYU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 157,931 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 157,716 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light on

front pads low & discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 148,085 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakke discs worn

Fail 15 Sep 2010 148,085 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakke discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 131,791 miles

indicator switch intermitent fault

Fail 2 Jun 2009 131,791 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

indicator switch intermitent fault

Fail 27 May 2008 116,096 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre brake light not working

Pass 27 May 2008 116,096 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 5 Apr 2007 99,332 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2006 82,981 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 82,981 miles

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

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

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 WYU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WYU, 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 WYU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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