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BX53 OWO

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,333 mi
Last recorded108,333 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 108,333 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,232 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 102,232 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 88,022 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,511 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,808 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,914 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,155 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 46,213 miles

exhaust silencer noise omitted

nearside front tyre sidewall condition

offside rear tyre sidewall condition

Fail 20 May 2014 46,213 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall condition

offside rear tyre sidewall condition

Pass 24 May 2013 44,335 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall condition

Fail 22 May 2013 44,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

nearside front tyre sidewall condition

Pass 22 May 2012 40,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre sidewall condition

Fail 21 May 2012 40,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre sidewall condition

Pass 28 May 2011 37,825 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 22,611 miles

nearside front tyre close too the limit.

nearside rear tyre has cracks in the sidewall.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 6,238 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 5,792 miles

o/s/rear lamp has a slight crack in it.

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 OWO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OWO, 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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BX53 OWO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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