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BL53 USB

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

149,619 mi
Last recorded149,619 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2021 149,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill marked in chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 25 Jan 2020 143,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 140,165 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 134,141 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 132,747 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 129,471 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 126,172 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 123,219 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 120,391 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 117,511 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 97,561 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 80,775 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 66,130 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 53,188 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,839 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 USB is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 USB, 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 USB is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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