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BL53 UJO

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,534 mi
Last recorded159,534 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 159,534 miles

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 20 Feb 2013 144,948 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

N/S WASHER JET REQUIRES ATTENTION

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/F BRAKE VERY SLIGHT BIND

Pass 20 Feb 2012 133,385 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 17 Feb 2011 122,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns door mirror cracked

osr tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2010
Fail 27 Jan 2010

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

ns door mirror cracked

osr tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2009 110,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2009 110,214 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 24 Jan 2008 89,757 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 89,757 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 72,689 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 UJO is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UJO, 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 UJO is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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