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AV53 VZC

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,246 mi
Last recorded258,246 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VZC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 258,246 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 258,246 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 237,602 miles

both rear service brake border line pass

Pass 23 Jan 2015 237,549 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2013 225,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 222,692 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 222,692 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 207,510 miles

N/S/F WEARING LOW ON EDGES

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 192,476 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 192,476 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 157,257 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Dec 2010 157,257 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 115,796 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 80,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 80,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 56,263 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,184 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 43,184 miles

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

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

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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AV53 VZC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AV53 VZC, 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 AV53 VZC registered?

AV53 VZC is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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