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AK53 TVD

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TVD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011
Fail 28 Sep 2011

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 104,920 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 104,920 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2008 82,533 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel pipe incorrectly routed under vehicle.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,367 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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AK53 TVD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AK53 TVD, 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 AK53 TVD registered?

AK53 TVD is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AK53 TVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 TVD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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