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BL53 URN

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,469 mi
Last recorded134,469 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 URN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 134,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 125,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 116,616 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 109,156 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 101,368 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 95,601 miles

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

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

OSF rack end slight play

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,867 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2011 87,804 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2010 84,032 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 81,635 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 69,873 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 56,634 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,661 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 URN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BL53 URN, 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 BL53 URN registered?

BL53 URN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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