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BX53 OWH

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,802 mi
Last recorded91,802 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OWH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 91,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 87,458 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 87,458 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 82,567 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 82,567 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 26 May 2023 79,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 6,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020
Pass 5 Feb 2019
Pass 13 Feb 2018

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2018

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2017 46,378 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,609 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,013 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,404 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 35,181 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 35,181 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 32,597 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,038 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,637 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,612 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,114 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,412 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 17,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BX53 OWH is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX53 OWH, 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 BX53 OWH registered?

BX53 OWH is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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