MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside upper mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel lagging in operation (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not clearing & insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
coil spring corroded front & rear (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill 30.cm trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
coil spring corroded front & rear (2.4.C.1b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to valve (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to valve (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine oil leak
Front Lower coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine oil leak
Front Lower coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust retaining strap loose
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both number plate lights dim
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
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BF53 HLU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BF53 HLU, 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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BF53 HLU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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