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CV53 EXK

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,917 mi
Last recorded104,917 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 104,917 miles

Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 104,918 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 104,917 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed under bonnet (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 104,917 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 104,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour LAMP UNIT DAMAGED (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 97,918 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,466 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 92,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,066 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,955 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 76,947 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 70,284 miles

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

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

both rear axle mounting rubbers seperating

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 70,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear axle mounting rubbers seperating

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 67,958 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front lower suspension arm bush worn

off side front bottom balljoint worn

play in steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,372 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 EXK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc 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 CV53 EXK, 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 CV53 EXK registered?

CV53 EXK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CV53 EXK safe to buy?

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