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CV53 HJJ

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 HJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018
Fail 20 Feb 2018

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking engine pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened from hose (3.6.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 173,262 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 173,260 miles

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

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

no spare wheel

Pass 6 Nov 2015 158,455 miles

Centre Rear additional seat no seat belt buckle

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe has a slight kink in it

Fail 5 Nov 2015 158,455 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front 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 Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure 185/70/14 (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Rear additional seat no seat belt buckle

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe has a slight kink in it

Pass 24 Oct 2014 134,906 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 134,906 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013

VAN SIDE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN O S R NSR

Fail 5 Nov 2013

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

VAN SIDE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN O S R NSR

Pass 29 Oct 2012 109,951 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 109,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 94,518 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 82,138 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Oct 2010 82,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,452 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 69,452 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,615 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,754 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,366 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,029 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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 HJJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HJJ, 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 HJJ is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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