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CX53 OLA

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 OLA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020
Fail 4 Feb 2020

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 174,074 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 174,074 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 157,538 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 157,534 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear exhaust fouling tow bar

Pass 16 Feb 2017 150,987 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 149,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front of sill corroded

n/s rear tyre low on tread

o/s front tyre low on tread

Pass 14 Oct 2013 138,888 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 138,888 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 129,194 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 129,194 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 118,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 118,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 106,349 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 93,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 85,114 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 72,417 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 70,332 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 53,863 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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CX53 OLA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX53 OLA, 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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CX53 OLA is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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