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DE53 PHU

2003 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 PHU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2023

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2022

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))

Fail 7 Nov 2022

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2021

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2020

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2020

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))

Pass 18 May 2019

O/S rear lamp has damage.

Reversing lights not working.

Fail 14 May 2019

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.

Pass 16 May 2018 137,204 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2018 137,204 miles

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 ()

Pass 17 May 2017 132,158 miles

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 ()

Fail 17 May 2017 132,158 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2016 126,001 miles

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)

Fail 17 May 2016 126,001 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2015 116,730 miles

High level brake light not working.

O/s rear tyre deteriorated.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 20 May 2015 116,730 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2014 108,573 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 108,571 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 108,567 miles

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.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 108,567 miles

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.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 106,052 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 105,579 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 103,697 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 98,406 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 98,406 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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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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