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BP52 AVG

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,910 mi
Last recorded151,910 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 AVG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 151,910 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 141,316 miles

Nearside and o/s rear outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 8 Mar 2018 141,312 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe to manifold nut missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside and o/s rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jan 2017 136,179 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front cross member starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jan 2017 136,178 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front cross member starting to corrode

Pass 12 Aug 2014 132,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake light not working

Fail 11 Aug 2014 132,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2013 128,914 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 128,908 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012

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

speedo does not display mileage reading

Pass 1 Feb 2011 111,008 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 111,007 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 100,784 miles

engine sump corroded & leaking oil

Pass 20 Feb 2009 91,185 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 91,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 80,389 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 69,468 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 52,020 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 52,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 51,842 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 51,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BP52 AVG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BP52 AVG, 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 BP52 AVG registered?

BP52 AVG is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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