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BL53 USG

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014
Fail 4 Mar 2014

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 182,489 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 182,487 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 175,557 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 175,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 168,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2010 168,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 154,787 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 133,962 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 114,417 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 83,381 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 USG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

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

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