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BL53 USF

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting towbar unit/ both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.6 (i) (i))

nearside upper gearbox mount corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2023

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside upper gearbox mount corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting towbar unit/ both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mounts as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member and also both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 110,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 110,251 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 110,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 110,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 May 2017

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

Fail 20 May 2017

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 109,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 100,904 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 100,904 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 92,197 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 92,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,717 miles

fuel pipes corroding

nsr tyre worn on edges

stone chips in screen

Fail 9 Nov 2012 80,717 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes corroding

nsr tyre worn on edges

stone chips in screen

Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,340 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,079 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,934 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 35,816 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,816 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,187 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 USF is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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