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FV53 BBJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,913 mi
Last recorded77,913 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 BBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,913 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,937 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014
Fail 12 Aug 2014

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,900 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,558 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,988 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 38,211 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 38,110 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 30,229 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack †nails in n/s and o/s rear tyres †baby seat fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2007 30,228 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s of steering rack †nails in n/s and o/s rear tyres †baby seat fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2006 20,404 miles

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

air fillter box insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,404 miles

air fillter box insecure

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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FV53 BBJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV53 BBJ, 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 FV53 BBJ registered?

FV53 BBJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FV53 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 BBJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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