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BL53 YPH

2004 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,716 mi
Last recorded135,716 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen Dispatch92,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 YPH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2013 135,716 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OS and NS rear tytres worn on inside edges

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Nov 2013 135,716 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

OS and NS rear tytres worn on inside edges

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Nov 2012 131,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2012 131,174 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 122,204 miles

nearside cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2010 110,542 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 95,619 miles

Air mass meter disconnected

Insequre p.a.s pipe near side lower

Items in rear load area at time of test ,unable to complete assessment of rear due to fitted items

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 95,615 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Air mass meter disconnected

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

Insequre p.a.s pipe near side lower

Items in rear load area at time of test ,unable to complete assessment of rear due to fitted items

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 80,111 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 63,266 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 46,113 miles

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

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 YPH is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YPH, 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 YPH is a 2004 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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