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L70 BWD

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 BWD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 172,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wiper wearing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 172,102 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust is blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing on all there parts of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wiper wearing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 168,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 161,608 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 152,302 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 143,748 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 143,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017

General corrosion underneath

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 133,745 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 127,448 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 122,707 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front constant velocity gaiter has slight grease leak to hub.

park brake lever play movement on pivot shaft.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 116,811 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 116,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 110,416 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 104,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside rear tyre fine cracked.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 98,342 miles

o/s/f brake pads low

o/s/f brake slightly binding

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 1 Jun 2010
Pass 7 Sep 2009 92,964 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wiper blades slightly worn but clearing the screen

Pass 4 Sep 2008 92,167 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 88,563 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 88,563 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 86,990 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyrewall begining to crack and perrish

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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L70 BWD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 100,735 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 L70 BWD, 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 25 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L70 BWD registered?

L70 BWD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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