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CE53 WHH

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015

marks to rear number plate

slight damage front number plate

slight damage nearside rear roadwheel

slight damage offside rear lens

Fail 2 Dec 2015

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight damage offside rear lens

marks to rear number plate

slight damage front number plate

slight damage nearside rear roadwheel

Pass 1 Dec 2014

marks to rear number plate

offside rear lamp damaged

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

marks to rear number plate

offside rear lamp damaged

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 168,777 miles

slight damage offside rear lens

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 29 Nov 2013 168,777 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

rear silencer bracket broken away from silencer

slight damage offside rear lens

slight damage to front number plate

slight exhaust front pipe

Pass 14 Nov 2012 160,615 miles

nearside rear trailing arm bush deterioated

slight damage to front number plate

slight lift nearside lower ball joint

Fail 13 Nov 2012 160,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear trailing arm bush deterioated

slight blow front exhaust joint

slight damage to front number plate

slight lift nearside lower ball joint

Pass 10 Oct 2011 149,716 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 149,716 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear trailing arm bush slight play

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 4 Nov 2010 143,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 143,915 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 136,306 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 125,944 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 2 Oct 2007
Fail 27 Sep 2007

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 75,368 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 WHH is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CE53 WHH, 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 CE53 WHH registered?

CE53 WHH is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is CE53 WHH safe to buy?

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