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BV63 XSN

2013 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

273,333 mi
Last recorded273,333 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen Dispatch84,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV63 XSN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 273,333 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 273,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 255,701 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Body component slightly loose Step cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Air bag fault present on information screen but warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 255,483 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 9.65 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Body component slightly loose Step cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Air bag fault present on information screen but warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 374,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Warning messages on dashboard displays a SRS system malfunction exists but the warning lamp is not working. (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 373,551 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective Wiring damaged (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Body component insecure Side step cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component insecure Side step cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Warning messages on dashboard displays a SRS system malfunction exists but the warning lamp is not working. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 355,162 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow in operation

Central dash display covered at time of test

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 355,104 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow in operation

Central dash display covered at time of test

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 355,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling trim when vehicle jacked up.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 354,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling trim when vehicle jacked up.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 339,334 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing but brake pedal has anti-slip provisions

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Manufacturer emissions plate removed

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Just acceptable (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level low

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 339,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Play in ball joint to hub fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturer emissions plate removed

Brake pedal rubber missing but brake pedal has anti-slip provisions

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Just acceptable (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level low

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 339,270 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Engine emissions specification plate has been removed

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 339,259 miles

Emissions not tested Oil dipstick broken and excessive oil leak, may cause engine damage (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine emissions specification plate has been removed

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 19,555 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 324,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 323,180 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently fore and aft adjustment mechanism not working as intended allowing seat base to move inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 280,574 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 173,912 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage loose Center seat, center row (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose Offside seat, center row (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 242,194 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 241,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 122,720 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 121,900 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 89,711 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 46,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 7,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

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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BV63 XSN is a 2013 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2013 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 84,199 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 BV63 XSN, 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 13 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BV63 XSN is a 2013 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 December 2013.

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