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FM52 BFV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 BFV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2019

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever failed during brake test pivot bolt fell out (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear silencer rubber mount split still supported by 1 rubber

Pass 1 Feb 2018

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 159,311 miles

Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 149,991 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 149,991 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 143,329 miles

Balance weights on nearside front wheel slightly rub on brake pad spring

Fail 2 Feb 2015 143,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Balance weights on nearside front wheel slightly rub on brake pad spring

Pass 9 Jan 2014 137,319 miles

oil leak

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 9 Jan 2014 137,319 miles

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

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

oil leak

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 25 Jan 2013 129,841 miles

coolant residue on thermostat housing

knocking noise from steering rack arm

Fail 25 Jan 2013 129,841 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

coolant residue on thermostat housing

knocking noise from steering rack arm

Pass 19 Jan 2012 122,349 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres low on inner edge

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2011 115,864 miles

Exhaust o ring worn

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 109,229 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 102,407 miles

front tyres on limit outer edges

Fail 19 Jan 2009 102,407 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake dicsc on limit

front tyres on limit outer edges

Pass 25 Jan 2008 96,258 miles

advise osrear tyre side wall damaged advise front discs corroded advise pads low

Pass 3 Jan 2007 88,758 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 74,046 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

slight play in o/s/f wheel

unable to see brake pads

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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FM52 BFV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FM52 BFV, 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 FM52 BFV registered?

FM52 BFV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is FM52 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 BFV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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