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AK53 AVM

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AVM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025
Pass 1 Oct 2024 193,357 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 181,237 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 171,294 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 168,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 168,414 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 159,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 154,787 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 146,328 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 138,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 138,102 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour cracked lens (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 128,193 miles

Front both tyres are worn on outer shoulders of tread

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 128,193 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front both tyres are worn on outer shoulders of tread

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 117,042 miles

slight damage to n/s rearlamp

Pass 11 Sep 2014 107,190 miles

both front tyres are worn on the outer shoulders

Pass 5 Sep 2013 93,965 miles

exhaust rattle

slight damage to o/s door mirror & n/s rear light

Fail 29 Aug 2013 93,732 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rattle

slight damage to o/s door mirror & n/s rear light

Pass 7 Sep 2012 81,641 miles

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

exhaust rattle

Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,870 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,724 miles

n/s rear tyre is slightly out of shape

squeeky rear brakes when applied

Fail 16 Sep 2010 47,724 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre is slightly out of shape

squeeky rear brakes when applied

Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,815 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 36,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,404 miles

squeeling noises from rear brakes, when applied.

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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AK53 AVM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK53 AVM, 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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AK53 AVM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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