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BL57 NVE

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

225,791 mi
Last recorded225,791 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 225,791 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 225,788 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 222,062 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 222,062 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2023 342,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 342,000 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 342,000 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn and/o/s/f/inner THE /D/bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 334,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2019 316,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2018 293,250 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 159,467 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 251,589 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 144,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 144,845 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 132,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 120,431 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 105,302 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 105,302 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 91,534 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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 NVE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BL57 NVE, 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 NVE registered?

BL57 NVE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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