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BV53 JWN

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207,012 mi
Last recorded207,012 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 207,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer sill corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015

n/s/f outer sills has bubbles of corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2014 170,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust rubber deteriated but not insecure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side loading doors will not open.

Slight wear o/s steering rack inner joint.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under bonnet glow plug relay insecure.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 170,571 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber deteriated but not insecure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side loading doors will not open.

Slight wear o/s steering rack inner joint.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under bonnet glow plug relay insecure.

Pass 18 Nov 2013
Fail 12 Nov 2013

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012
Pass 15 Nov 2011 95,184 miles

both wipers torn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,676 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,127 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 29,106 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 29,106 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

1.hazards/alarm does come on for one min after start up but does go off.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,756 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,299 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 JWN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JWN, 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 JWN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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