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SM53 BMO

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,727 mi
Last recorded86,727 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 BMO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2017 86,727 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer and inner sill weakened by corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2016 85,453 miles

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 85,452 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Where suspension arm attaches to subframe (2.4.G.1)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions All tyres are for trailer use only (4.1.D.1f)

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 83,500 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 81,110 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 72,083 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 72,083 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,183 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,960 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 45,715 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,715 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,309 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 38,160 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 30,406 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,116 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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SM53 BMO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SM53 BMO, 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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SM53 BMO is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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