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KG53 BWZ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

208,606 mi
Last recorded208,606 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 BWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 208,606 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 30 Sep 2016 208,582 miles

Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Oct 2015 190,977 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

high level stop lamp not working

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2014 166,533 miles

Centre stop light not working

Offside head lamp slightly insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2013 147,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level stop lamp is not working

offside headlamp light intensity slightly less than normal

small cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 27 Sep 2013 147,771 miles

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

high level stop lamp is not working

offside headlamp light intensity slightly less than normal

small cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 21 Sep 2012 128,235 miles

Nearside Rear 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 strap broken

rear number plate just legable

Pass 24 Sep 2011
Fail 21 Sep 2011

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,139 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,102 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 81,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,575 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 48,863 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,092 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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KG53 BWZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Red 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 KG53 BWZ, 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 KG53 BWZ registered?

KG53 BWZ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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