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DA53 GKP

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 GKP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on outer walls

high level brake light inop

Pass 22 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front indicator lens broken

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light unit broken

Offside does not clear the windscreen effectively

high level brake light inop

oil leak

spare flat

Fail 30 Sep 2015

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front indicater lens cracked

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light unit broken

oil leak

spare wheel flat

Pass 13 Oct 2014

Centre caps fitted

Centre stop light inop

Front crossmemeber corroded

Middle box baffles loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre sidewall split

Offside front tyre split in sidewall

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre caps fitted

Centre stop light inop

Front crossmemeber corroded

Middle box baffles loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre sidewall split

Offside front tyre split in sidewall

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013

Centre caps fitted

Damage to nearside outer sill

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

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside wing mirror glass damaged

Oil leak

Rattle inside exhaust

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012

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

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

Oil leak

both headlamps slightly insecure

brake fluid level low

centre caps

clutch pedal and accelerator pedal

coil springs corroded

front discs worn

n/s outer sill damaged

rear tyres cracking

slight lift in both front shockers

unable to read milage

Fail 2 Oct 2012

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

both headlamps slightly insecure

brake fluid level low

centre caps

clutch pedal and accelerator pedal

coil springs corroded

front discs worn

n/s outer sill damaged

rear tyres cracking

slight lift in both front shockers

unable to read milage

Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,314 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both headlamps slightly insecure

brake fluid level low

centre stoplight inop

coil springs starting to corrode

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall

o/s mirror cracked and cover loose

Fail 16 Sep 2011 67,314 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both headlamps slightly insecure

brake fluid level low

centre stoplight inop

coil springs starting to corrode

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall

o/s mirror cracked and cover loose

Pass 1 Oct 2010

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

centre/upper stop lamp inop

o/s/r door handle missing unable to open

rear brakes noisy when applied

Fail 29 Sep 2010

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

centre/upper stop lamp inop

o/s/r door handle missing unable to open

rear brakes noisy when applied

Fail 18 Sep 2009 53,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant warning lamp on

off side slide door outer handle broken

Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,637 miles

coolant warning lamp on

off side slide door outer handle broken

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,803 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 46,803 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre wall starting to wear

side door dented

throttle rubber missing

Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,548 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 39,548 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

accelerator padal missing

reverse lights not working

Pass 14 Nov 2006 36,067 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

accelerator pedal missing

Fail 14 Nov 2006 36,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

accelerator pedal missing

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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DA53 GKP is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DA53 GKP, 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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DA53 GKP is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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