Right, I managed to create enough room at the top of my dials by taking the top cover off and slightly pulling the plastic forward. I got myself just enough room to get some tweezers through (not mine, they were the missus'!!!! ). Pulled the sticker off and look what was waiting for me behind.........................an engine management light.
Moment of truth , turn the ignition key and it came on, started the car and it went off . This to me is a good sign and hopefully means there is nothing wrong with the car. I still don't understand why someone would do that though .