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2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,917 mi
Last recorded114,917 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VPN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 114,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 114,903 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

Pass 21 May 2013 105,092 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 92,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight damage nearside front.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,485 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Apr 2011 80,485 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,030 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,059 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 55,059 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 61,685 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 50,030 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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CE53 VPN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CE53 VPN, 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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CE53 VPN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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