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BD52 WLP

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,789 mi
Last recorded132,789 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 WLP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 132,789 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)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 8 Sep 2014 125,912 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from under engine area

slight blow from centre of exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2013
Pass 12 May 2012 111,217 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 103,858 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 96,002 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 88,844 miles

body damaged all round

signs of headgasket water from exhaust

signs of oil leaks from engine/gearbox area

Fail 27 Feb 2009 88,844 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

body damaged all round

front wiper blades smearing slightly

signs of headgasket water from exhaust

signs of oil leaks from engine/gearbox area

Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,925 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 62,925 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front bumper insecure

bonnet puller insecured

front down pipe has a slight blow from gasket

middle high level rear lamp not working

Pass 16 Dec 2006 49,915 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 49,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 31,019 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2005 31,014 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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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BD52 WLP is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD52 WLP, 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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BD52 WLP is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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