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NG53 BXO

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,126 mi
Last recorded165,126 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 165,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 163,104 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 162,624 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 162,624 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 159,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

parkbrake lever has slight side play

Pass 6 Nov 2014 158,976 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 158,976 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2013 151,671 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 151,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 139,093 miles

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 139,093 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 120,175 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 120,174 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 109,311 miles

Oil leak

high level brake light inop

n/s/f top strut mount starting to seize /tight

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 15 Dec 2009 105,886 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 105,884 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 22 Oct 2008 100,497 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 100,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

offside headlamp insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2007 88,296 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 88,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 72,019 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 BXO 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 61.9%.

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 BXO, 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 BXO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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