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DG53 AVL

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,875 mi
Last recorded88,875 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 AVL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 88,875 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 88,875 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 82,480 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 73,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 73,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer retaining clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached pipe broken at intermediate joint (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe rubber bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 52,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R +O/S/R rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 40,376 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,078 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to rear coil springs

exhaust tail pipe corroded

temp repair to rear o/s lamp

Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,374 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 32,397 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

exhaust corroded and leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2013 31,348 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 31,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 29,688 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,544 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 28,544 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,558 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,133 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,805 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,646 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DG53 AVL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DG53 AVL, 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 DG53 AVL registered?

DG53 AVL is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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