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GF53 BVY

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,198 mi
Last recorded129,198 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 BVY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2017 129,198 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 115,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 115,611 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 108,312 miles

Fron t to rear brake pipes getting rusty at the front.

Front subframe rusty.

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)

Rear exhaust link pipe rusty.

Pass 25 May 2013

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both front wheel bearings noisey.

Brake pipes to both rear wheels getting rusty.

Centre silencer cracked.

Front to rear brake pipes getting rusty.

Intermittant fault with indicators.

Pass 26 May 2012 99,956 miles

Front discs corroded.

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

Oil leak from turbo.

Pass 28 May 2011 89,038 miles

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

front discs getting rusty.

some wear in r/h side of steering rack.

Pass 22 May 2010 82,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

high level stop light flickers when hit.

r/h indicator wing repeater faded.

slight movement developing in r/h side of steering rack.

Pass 27 May 2009 71,497 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 59,769 miles

front getting worn and rusty.

l/h front and rear tyres almost illegal.

r/h front tyre getting low.

r/h rear tyre 'feathered' on outside edge.

rear of exhaust rusty around brackets and joints.

small oil leak on front of engine.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 51,109 miles

exhaust starting to get rusty/weak on rear weld seams.

front discs getting rusty.

slight oil leak on front of engine.

Pass 23 Sep 2006 37,577 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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GF53 BVY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF53 BVY, 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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GF53 BVY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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