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BV53 GDJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 GDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2021

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 120,996 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged COVER ONLY (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 120,994 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged COVER ONLY (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 105,594 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017
Fail 13 Mar 2017

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,341 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 102,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 99,278 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,669 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Osf tyre worn on inner shoulder

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 96,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Osf tyre worn on inner shoulder

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,495 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,848 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2012 86,848 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 81,400 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 81,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter leaking grease

Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,005 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,862 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 63,989 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 63,926 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 51,856 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,856 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

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 GDJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BV53 GDJ, 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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BV53 GDJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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