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BV53 GDO

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,629 mi
Last recorded160,629 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 160,629 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top strut mounts both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

damage to N/S/R wheel arch

Fail 5 Dec 2016 160,629 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror shroud (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top strut mounts both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

damage to N/S/R wheel arch

Pass 6 Nov 2015 159,792 miles

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

O/S mirror damage

Fail 6 Nov 2015 159,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

O/S mirror damage

Pass 4 Nov 2014 158,654 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 158,654 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 156,501 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 May 2013 156,501 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2012 155,473 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 155,473 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 134,402 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 134,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 96,138 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 80,390 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 66,441 miles

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

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 GDO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BV53 GDO, 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 GDO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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