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BX03 OWV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,753 mi
Last recorded183,753 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 OWV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 183,753 miles

FUEL FILER HOSE STARTING TO CRACK

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE EFFICIENCY DOWN, MAY BE DUE TO LACK OF WEIGHT OVER REAR AXLE

Fail 26 Jul 2011 183,753 miles

FUEL FILER HOSE STARTING TO CRACK

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE EFFICIENCY DOWN, MAY BE DUE TO LACK OF WEIGHT OVER REAR AXLE

Pass 29 Jul 2010 156,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 156,411 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 121,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel filler pipe starting to split

slight play in steering rack end joints

Fail 28 Jul 2009 121,723 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

fuel filler pipe starting to split

n/s passanger door outer handle broken

o/s/r adjustable suspension piping weeping

slight play in steering rack end joints

Fail 23 Jul 2008 95,173 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 95,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2007 67,201 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,319 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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BX03 OWV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX03 OWV, 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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BX03 OWV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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