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BV03 BTU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,587 mi
Last recorded99,587 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 BTU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2010 99,587 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,894 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 45,894 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

o/s/f engine tray rubbing on tyre on full right hand lock

Pass 30 May 2007 27,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,242 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 25,424 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 25,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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BV03 BTU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV03 BTU, 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 BV03 BTU registered?

BV03 BTU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BV03 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 BTU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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