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BL53 URO

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,159 mi
Last recorded160,159 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2016 160,159 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2016 160,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 152,259 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014

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

brake pedle rubber missing anty slip ok

near side outer door handle damage

Fail 14 Jul 2014

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

brake pedle rubber missing anty slip ok

near side outer door handle damage

Pass 6 Jul 2013
Fail 4 Jul 2013

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 130,867 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 117,331 miles

center brake light inop

nearside front c.v gator deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2011 117,330 miles

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

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

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

center brake light inop

nearside front c.v gator deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2010 97,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 97,212 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 92,454 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,384 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 63,196 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,137 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 49,137 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 URO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL53 URO, 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 URO registered?

BL53 URO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BL53 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 URO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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