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BL53 VVB

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,180 mi
Last recorded183,180 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VVB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 183,180 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 183,179 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 170,990 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 170,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 160,362 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 148,075 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust has corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2014 148,074 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust has corrosion

cooling system light on

Fail 9 Oct 2013 136,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 136,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 125,760 miles

Noise from o/s/f steering

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2012 125,760 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Noise from o/s/f steering

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 114,800 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn edges

o/s handbrake low

o/s rear tyre wearing edges

steering rack leak

Fail 5 Oct 2011 114,797 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre worn edges

o/s handbrake low

o/s rear tyre wearing edges

steering rack leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 103,191 miles

o/s/r tyre repaired

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 103,191 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s/r tyre repaired

rear outer door handles not working

Pass 30 Oct 2009 95,401 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 81,575 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 66,011 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 51,117 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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BL53 VVB is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BL53 VVB, 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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BL53 VVB is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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