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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Vacuum system insufficient (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Heater matrix is leaking.
N/S rear lamp has damage
N/S sliding door bolted closed.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
N/S rear body work has damage.
N/S rear lamp has damage.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
O/S rear corroded wheel arch area.
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
O/S rear lamp has damage.
Reversing lights not working.
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
O/S rear lamp has damage.
Reversing lights not working.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
High level brake light not working.
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
High level brake light not working.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
N/S door mirror damaged.
Engine oil leak
Fuel tank support bracket corroded.
High level brake light does not work
N/S body work damage
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Engine oil leak
Fuel tank support bracket corroded.
High level brake light does not work
N/S body work damage
N/S door mirror damaged.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
High level brake light not working.
O/s rear tyre deteriorated.
Rear number plate deteriorated.
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
High level brake light not working.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/s rear tyre deteriorated.
Rear number plate deteriorated.
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Mileage same on retest as initial test.
N/s rear fog lamp is broken.
N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.
O/s mirror glass is cracked.
Rear number plate is discolouring.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
N/s front tyre is close to the limit.
N/s headlamp will not adjust.
N/s rear fog lamp is broken.
N/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.
O/s mirror glass is cracked.
Rear number plate is discolouring.
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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DE53 PHU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 DE53 PHU, 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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DE53 PHU is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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