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DG53 AWM

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,348 mi
Last recorded137,348 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 AWM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2022 137,348 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded within 30cm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis / cross member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis / cross member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 128,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 121,442 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 116,659 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 116,656 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 111,540 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 111,494 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 108,729 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 106,242 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 106,220 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,978 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,067 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated/perished and worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated/perished

Fail 4 Dec 2014 70,856 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated/perished and worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated/perished

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 70,561 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 70,561 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 69,977 miles

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

advise fuel filer neck pipe cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2011 69,579 miles

Front wipers are smearing slightly

N/S/R Light cluster is cracked

O/S/F Headlamp unit has a chip in the glass

Oil sump is starting to leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,602 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 68,602 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,968 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 65,968 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 64,771 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise exhaust close to body

advise fuel pipe on filler neck starting to perish

coolant level low

Pass 13 Nov 2007 55,291 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 55,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 41,526 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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DG53 AWM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 DG53 AWM, 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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DG53 AWM is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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