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AD52 ZXL

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,423 mi
Last recorded136,423 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ZXL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 136,423 miles

front suspension arms have play

oil leak

play inner steering arms

Fail 20 Feb 2017 136,422 miles

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

oil leak

play inner steering arms

Pass 3 Jun 2015 129,269 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 123,369 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 119,165 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 18 Apr 2012 115,290 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 115,290 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 108,983 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs scored

offside front inner steering arm has play at its fixings

Pass 7 Apr 2010
Fail 7 Apr 2010

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

near side & off side steering arm slight wear

Pass 2 Apr 2009 100,836 miles

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

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

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 30 Mar 2009 100,836 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Mar 2008 80,776 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,991 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2007 58,991 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2006
Fail 28 Feb 2006

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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AD52 ZXL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AD52 ZXL, 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 AD52 ZXL registered?

AD52 ZXL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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