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BU52 OYV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

140,980 mi
Last recorded140,980 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 OYV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 140,980 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2014 140,980 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

center seat belt missing

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2013 137,583 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 137,583 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2011 135,010 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Apr 2011 135,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Feb 2010 126,221 miles

Front brake pads appear low. Have them checked.

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly. Tight when turned manually.

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 126,221 miles

Front brake pads appear low. Have them checked.

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly. Tight when turned manually.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 121,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 110,260 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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 110,260 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 100,724 miles

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 100,724 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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BU52 OYV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BU52 OYV, 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 BU52 OYV registered?

BU52 OYV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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