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BL53 VVU

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,604 mi
Last recorded118,604 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 118,604 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 118,604 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 112,022 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,066 miles

gear knob insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2013 100,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gear knob insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,082 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 92,077 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 92,077 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 90,543 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,113 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 74,226 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 63,546 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,605 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,296 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn 2mm on out side edge

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 VVU 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 78.6%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

BL53 VVU is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is BL53 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 VVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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