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BN03 UVL

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 UVL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 201,450 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 201,450 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 200,026 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 199,979 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 187,060 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 167,769 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 156,424 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 143,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 134,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 124,242 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 115,176 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 115,176 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 107,004 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 86,259 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to 2mm

Pass 19 Mar 2008 86,259 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to 2mm

Pass 12 Mar 2007 67,987 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 47,548 miles

slight play right hand side steeering rack

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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BN03 UVL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN03 UVL, 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 BN03 UVL registered?

BN03 UVL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is BN03 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 UVL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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