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BL53 VUV

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 136,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018

corrosion starting to form on n/s/r sill

Fail 13 Jan 2018

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion starting to form on n/s/r sill

Pass 7 Jan 2017 119,182 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 110,953 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 88,306 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,643 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 64,493 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 55,442 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,926 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,532 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,151 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 VUV 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 86.7%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

BL53 VUV is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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