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KN53 BAV

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 BAV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides fading (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

cannot see brake pads fully to assess wear

Fail 13 Dec 2017

Battery insecure clamp not fitted correctly / loose on fixings / missing fixing (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded excessively to white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed near exhaust box (7.1.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts / cracks to sidewall exposing chords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides fading (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

cannot see brake pads fully to assess wear

Pass 18 Oct 2016

Exhaust system corroded

Minor oil leak

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside front tyre perished,outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2014 134,118 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 134,118 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 56,373 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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KN53 BAV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN53 BAV, 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 KN53 BAV registered?

KN53 BAV is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KN53 BAV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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