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BL53 VUW

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases System excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides outer sills at front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside inner sill at front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front light unit damaged

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2020

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019

Offside front body damage

Exhaust centre clamps corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017

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

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak slight ()

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 125,182 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 121,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 121,358 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 115,437 miles

*** INDICATOR SWITCH POOR ***

*** O/S/R TYRE PERISHING/CRACKING ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = *** O/S/R = 1.6MM*** , N/S/F = 4.0MM , O/S/F = 6.0MM , N/S/R = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

*** WIPER BLADES VERY POOR ***

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 110,394 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 110,394 miles

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

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

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

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS ****N/S/R = 0.0 MM **** , ***O/S/R = 2.0 MM*** , O/S/F & N/S/F = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Fail 17 Dec 2012 105,139 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 105,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 99,794 miles

*** WIPERS TORN ***

Fail 16 Dec 2010 94,134 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 94,134 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 89,441 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 78,159 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 66,406 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 53,782 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 VUW is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VUW, 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 VUW is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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