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BV53 FYD

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 FYD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2013

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated/cracking slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2013

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated/cracking slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2012

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no speedo reading

Pass 6 Jun 2011 112,569 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 112,569 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust tail pipes corroded

n/s mirror surround insecure

o/s/f brake disc corroded badly on inner surface

Pass 9 Jun 2010 109,886 miles

engine leaking oil

Fail 4 Jun 2010 109,651 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)

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 2 Mar 2009 101,681 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 88,014 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 68,754 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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BV53 FYD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV53 FYD, 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 BV53 FYD registered?

BV53 FYD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BV53 FYD safe to buy?

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