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BL53 VUT

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,643 mi
Last recorded154,643 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 154,643 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

gearbox mount in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2014

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 119,005 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 110,140 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 96,484 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 84,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 84,697 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 72,106 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,615 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,666 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 VUT is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VUT, 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 VUT is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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