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BV53 GEY

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2012

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 101,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,855 miles

1 oil leak on engine

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 93,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

1 oil leak on engine

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 83,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

os door mirror cracked but still ok to use

Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

os door mirror cracked but still ok to use

Pass 26 Oct 2007 72,412 miles

1.Spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Oct 2007 72,400 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

1.Spare tyre flat

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 64,549 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

slight bind on front brakes † †

slight play in steering rack at o/s

Pass 19 Oct 2006 64,549 miles

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

slight bind on front brakes † †

slight play in steering rack at o/s

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 GEY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GEY, 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 GEY registered?

BV53 GEY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is BV53 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 GEY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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