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PN53 BCY

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

157,724 mi
Last recorded157,724 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 BCY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 157,724 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 157,724 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 155,135 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 154,464 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 151,554 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 144,264 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 132,401 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 120,152 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 108,418 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,717 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 70,669 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,376 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,599 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,922 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,033 miles

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

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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PN53 BCY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PN53 BCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN53 BCY registered?

PN53 BCY is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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The MOT history for PN53 BCY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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