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DA53 OTK

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,014 mi
Last recorded177,014 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 177,014 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 176,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018

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

both front sills corroded outside prescribed area

rear brake application uneven

Pass 22 Mar 2017 153,484 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 153,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 145,390 miles

both front brakes binding when turned by hand

Fail 13 Apr 2016 145,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brakes binding when turned by hand

Pass 18 Apr 2015 136,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 126,764 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 117,365 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 106,490 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 93,000 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 80,512 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 67,855 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,318 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jan 2007 43,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked but still legible

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 OTK 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 82.4%.

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 DA53 OTK, 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 DA53 OTK registered?

DA53 OTK is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is DA53 OTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 OTK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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