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CF53 EFR

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 EFR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018

Nearside Front tyre slight uneven wear outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner & outer sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front door check strap defective

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

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement partially seperated (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 73,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement partially seperated (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,476 miles

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

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

damage to o/s/r lamp lens

Fail 10 Feb 2015 67,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

damage to o/s/r lamp lens

Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2014 64,328 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2013 63,121 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,466 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage n/s/r light lens

slight play steering rack

small stone chips to screen

Fail 6 Dec 2010 45,466 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage n/s/r light lens

slight play steering rack

small stone chips to screen

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,975 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 41,973 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,105 miles

Front antiroll bar bushes starting to crack and perish

Front disks slightly corroded

NSR lamp lens cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2009 38,105 miles

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

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

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

Front antiroll bar bushes starting to crack and perish

Front disks slightly corroded

NSR lamp lens cracked

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 31,703 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,703 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 24,128 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 24,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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CF53 EFR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CF53 EFR, 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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CF53 EFR is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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