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AP52 HGM

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

200,969 mi
Last recorded200,969 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 HGM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 200,969 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 200,966 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 199,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 199,475 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 196,998 miles

1.slight play in o/s front lower arm rear bush 2.front brake corroded on inner edges

Fail 1 Jun 2015 196,997 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

1.slight play in o/s front lower arm rear bush 2.front brake corroded on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2014 193,877 miles

1.pinhole in o/s front outer cv boot

Pass 14 Jun 2013 191,198 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 191,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

1.slight leak from o/s front outer cv boot 2.front brake discs worn poor and corroded on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 181,955 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Rear engine mount worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 172,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 161,180 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 161,170 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 153,611 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 153,611 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 137,025 miles

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

lower engine rubber mounting splitting

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 3 Jan 2008 137,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

lower engine rubber mounting splitting

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 22 Jan 2007 100,107 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 80,607 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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AP52 HGM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AP52 HGM, 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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AP52 HGM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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