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BV53 GFE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

219,318 mi
Last recorded219,318 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2015 219,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake sensor (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy but does not travel to the floor

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front headlamp partly insecure

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread

Nearside parking brake effort low

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 25 Jul 2014 214,588 miles

Center Hi Line Brake Light Not Working

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 214,586 miles

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

Center Hi Line Brake Light Not Working

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 212,757 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 209,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 206,273 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 206,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 204,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 204,436 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 164,290 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 143,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 143,243 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 98,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,815 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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 GFE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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