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BN53 DCV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DCV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2020

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension strut top mounting (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))

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge 205/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017

N/S F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

N/S WHEEL ARCH LINER LOOSE RESURED

Fail 9 Jan 2017

N/S F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

N/S WHEEL ARCH LINER LOOSE RESURED

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016
Fail 25 Jan 2016

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle + back box (7.1.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 158,003 miles

one of the twin tail pipes missing not effecting the proformance of the exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2012

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

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

play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 15 Jun 2011 146,752 miles

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

nearside rear axle bush deteriorated slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2010 134,332 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 134,332 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Battery insecure

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

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

front brake discs badly corrodid

Pass 23 Jul 2008 124,243 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 124,242 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 112,535 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2007 112,535 miles

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

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

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2006 108,569 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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BN53 DCV 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 57.9%.

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 BN53 DCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 DCV registered?

BN53 DCV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BN53 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 DCV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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