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NG53 BWK

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,363 mi
Last recorded143,363 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 BWK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 143,363 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 143,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 140,332 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 140,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 135,046 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 134,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014
Pass 31 Mar 2014

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 107,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine lower stabiliser bush severely deteriated from the contamination of engine oil.

Engine oil leaks and gearbox oil leaks from the N/S output shaft seal.

In order to start the vehicle for testing a jump pack was used to supliment the flat battery.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 107,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine lower stabiliser bush severely deteriated from the contamination of engine oil.

Engine oil leaks and gearbox oil leaks from the N/S output shaft seal.

In order to start the vehicle for testing a jump pack was used to supliment the flat battery.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 90,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both rear axel bushies worn

both rear tyres perished

spare tyre flatt

Fail 28 Jan 2012 89,905 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both rear axel bushies worn

both rear tyres perished

spare tyre flatt

Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,580 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 79,569 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 76,449 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 76,449 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 67,572 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 67,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

O/S/F Tyre is wearing uneavenly on the outside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2007 59,627 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 59,258 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,378 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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NG53 BWK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NG53 BWK, 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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NG53 BWK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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