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BN53 MLX

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 MLX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2017

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 May 2016 72,665 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 72,585 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,077 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsf tyre starting to wear close to legal limit

Fail 24 Apr 2015 66,077 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsf tyre starting to wear close to legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,715 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 59,809 miles

advise high vis brake light inop

advise oil leak on engine

advise small cut in n/s/r tyre but not showing the cords

Fail 22 Apr 2013 59,806 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise high vis brake light inop

advise oil leak on engine

advise small cut in n/s/r tyre but not showing the cords

Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,414 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 56,413 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 52,575 miles

advise n/s/f & n/s/r tyres starting to wear on edges

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,806 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,430 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,737 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 29,322 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,931 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 28,931 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 MLX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN53 MLX, 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 BN53 MLX registered?

BN53 MLX is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is BN53 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 MLX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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