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CV53 CFU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,558 mi
Last recorded103,558 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 CFU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 103,558 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 103,558 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 103,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 103,442 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 102,838 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 102,838 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,334 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER SHOULDERS

DRAG O/S FRONT WHEEL

O/S FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 20 Apr 2017 95,334 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush N/S FRONT SUSPENSION, LOWER WISHBONE,REAR MOST BUSH (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER SHOULDERS

DRAG O/S FRONT WHEEL

O/S FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,002 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2016 93,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,419 miles

n/s mirror damage

n/s/f indicatopr damage

steering fluid leak

Fail 13 Feb 2014 68,419 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

device on the steering wheel

front imbalance

n/s mirror damage

n/s/f indicatopr damage

rear doors

rear number plate

steering fluid leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,229 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,371 miles

Exhaust backbox in poor condition

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 46,371 miles

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

Exhaust backbox in poor condition

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

Offside front wiper blade fouling on scuttle panel

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,844 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 10,628 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 12,267 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 15 Feb 2008 12,219 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 10,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 10,793 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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CV53 CFU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CV53 CFU, 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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CV53 CFU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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