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BL53 USE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,627 mi
Last recorded119,627 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 USE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 119,627 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 118,397 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 116,727 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 114,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 112,778 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 110,032 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,094 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 104,265 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe missing

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 97,890 miles

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

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

front coil springs corroded

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 88,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 73,449 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2011 73,435 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,147 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 57,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 57,079 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,415 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 43,019 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,441 miles

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 USE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,010 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 USE, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL53 USE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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