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BL56 UHA

2007 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

162,368 mi
Last recorded162,368 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2007 Citroen Dispatch103,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 UHA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 162,368 miles

Front both tyre worn on outer edge

coolant warning lamp illuminated

Fail 25 Aug 2015

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Semaphore indicator tell tale missing (1.4.C.2)

Front both tyre worn on outer edge

coolant warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 154,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 153,997 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 140,360 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 140,256 miles

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 124,903 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 124,867 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 107,941 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 107,794 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 91,731 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 91,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 91,401 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 71,943 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 71,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,586 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 48,583 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,055 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 21,494 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BL56 UHA is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 103,049 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 BL56 UHA, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL56 UHA is a 2007 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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