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DG53 AWN

2003 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,472 mi
Last recorded87,472 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Dispatch91,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 87,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2026 87,472 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2025 84,471 miles

Front discs slight lipp

Pass 21 Mar 2024 84,458 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,943 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 75,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s&o/s axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,158 miles

slight play n/s/r axle mount bush

Fail 2 Sep 2019 62,158 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight play n/s/r axle mount bush

Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,450 miles

slight play o/s steering slight play rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,544 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 56,539 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Indicator (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,809 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

SLIGHT BIND O/S/F WHEEL

Fail 22 Aug 2016 46,809 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

SLIGHT BIND O/S/F WHEEL

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,842 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 42,841 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,408 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,010 miles

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

Oil leak

centre stop lamp not working

offside rear brake has slight binding

Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,848 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,042 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,586 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 11,949 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 8,758 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 6,617 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 AWN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AWN, 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 AWN registered?

DG53 AWN is a 2003 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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