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BL57 NRO

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,226 mi
Last recorded155,226 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 NRO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 155,226 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 8 Jan 2019 155,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2017 140,190 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wiper blade small split

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 140,190 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired rear mounting point has been cut requires welding (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wiper blade small split

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 128,782 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 111,990 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 111,989 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 90,071 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,890 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 69,890 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 69,826 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,212 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,333 miles

Offside Front 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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BL57 NRO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,636 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 BL57 NRO, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL57 NRO registered?

BL57 NRO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is BL57 NRO safe to buy?

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