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MT53 BZO

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,790 mi
Last recorded155,790 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 BZO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 155,790 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 155,790 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 144,403 miles

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

n/s/f indicator cover missing

Fail 9 Jun 2014 144,403 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f indicator cover missing

Pass 14 May 2013 137,415 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f lense cover missing

Fail 9 May 2013 137,415 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f lense cover missing

Pass 4 May 2012 130,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 108,232 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 87,234 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009
Fail 8 Apr 2009

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,114 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,293 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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MT53 BZO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT53 BZO, 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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MT53 BZO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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