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BL53 VUO

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,202 mi
Last recorded87,202 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 87,202 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 87,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axel arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front number plate broken

front tyres worn to 3mm and worn to edges

offside front door check strap broken

oil leak from engine

slight movement offside inner rack joint

Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,386 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre stop lamp not working

front brake pads look worn

front sub frame has 2 broken bolts but is still secure

oil leak

rear of vehicle has been boarded out

slight play in the steering rack

unable to open the side doors

underside tested in wet conditions

Fail 29 Oct 2014 77,385 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre stop lamp not working

front brake pads look worn

front sub frame has 2 broken bolts but is still secure

oil leak

rear of vehicle has been boarded out

slight play in the steering rack

unable to open the side doors

underside tested in wet conditions

Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,486 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 73,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 63,835 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011
Fail 11 Oct 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,921 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 59,889 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,699 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,980 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 33,376 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,151 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 VUO 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 66.7%.

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 VUO, 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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What year was BL53 VUO registered?

BL53 VUO is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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