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BL53 ORC

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,923 mi
Last recorded158,923 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ORC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 158,923 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 158,918 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected not working (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 154,311 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2013

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2012 141,550 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2010 112,829 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 112,778 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 89,981 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,220 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 62,748 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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BL53 ORC is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 92,795 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 BL53 ORC, 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 22 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL53 ORC is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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