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PY03 BXE

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,055 mi
Last recorded203,055 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 BXE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 203,055 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

Coolant hose over engine damaged/leaking

Front and rear tyres different size/width

Front passenger door outer handle takes 2+ pulls for door to open

Indicator/light stalk slightly temperemental

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 198,271 miles

brake warning light not working

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside front indicator faded

offside front lower arm front bush perished

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and perished

oil leak

tested when wet

Fail 23 Oct 2012 197,785 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light not working

front and rear tyres different sizes

movement in nearside rear trailing arm bush

offside front indicator faded

offside front lower arm front bush perished

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and perished

oil leak

tested when wet

Pass 26 Oct 2011 178,311 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 178,311 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,393 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,545 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 27,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,504 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 24,504 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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PY03 BXE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PY03 BXE, 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 PY03 BXE registered?

PY03 BXE is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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