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BG03 UKV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,298 mi
Last recorded174,298 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UKV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 174,298 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 174,296 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017
Fail 7 Nov 2017

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2016 137,695 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 122,424 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 122,421 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

emission test was not completed due to excessive smoke and will be checked at retest

Pass 25 Oct 2014 100,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 100,210 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 100,210 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,481 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,166 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,521 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,710 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 43,710 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,995 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,530 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 15,007 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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BG03 UKV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG03 UKV, 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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BG03 UKV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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