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BL53 VVT

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,494 mi
Last recorded154,494 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 154,494 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 154,493 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 147,401 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 147,284 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 139,532 miles

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

o/s/front brake slight bind

Fail 12 Apr 2017 139,450 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/front brake slight bind

Pass 16 Apr 2016 131,716 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 131,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 123,337 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2015 123,337 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2014 117,018 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 113,593 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 109,792 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside front wing damaged

nearside headlamp adjuster poor

Pass 10 Jan 2011 101,541 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,165 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 75,484 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 60,208 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,003 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 VVT is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 92,795 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VVT, 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 VVT is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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