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BK53 MVN

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,391 mi
Last recorded144,391 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MVN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 144,391 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 144,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 134,659 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 134,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal brake pipe to front flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side repeater lamps (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal brake pipe to the flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 121,834 miles

Battery weak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 121,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery weak

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 112,238 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust mount missing

Pass 19 Sep 2012

exhaust mount missing

Pass 30 Aug 2011

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010
Pass 25 Aug 2009
Fail 25 Aug 2009

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 75,385 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 75,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 55,984 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 55,984 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,121 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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BK53 MVN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK53 MVN, 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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What year was BK53 MVN registered?

BK53 MVN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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